ADL
Adelaide
Australia
10,959 km
6,810 miles
SJQ
Sesheke
Zambia
Distance
10,959 km
6,810 mi / 5,917 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
242°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ADL SJQ
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Sesheke Airport
IATA Code ADL SJQ
ICAO Code YPAD FLSS
City Adelaide Sesheke
Country Australia Zambia
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 20 ft 3,100 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 -17.480000, 24.300000

Adelaide (ADL) to Sesheke (SJQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Sesheke Airport (SJQ) in Sesheke, Zambia is 10,959 kilometers (6,810 miles / 5,917 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Zambia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:11 in Adelaide, it's 00:41 in Sesheke. With a 8.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,080 feet between the two airports. Sesheke Airport sits higher than Adelaide International Airport.

The return flight from Sesheke (SJQ) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 131° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Adelaide International Airport (ADL) and Sesheke Airport (SJQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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