AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
13,212 km
8,210 miles
SJQ
Sesheke
Zambia
Distance
13,212 km
8,210 mi / 7,134 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
212°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

AKL SJQ
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Sesheke Airport
IATA Code AKL SJQ
ICAO Code NZAA FLSS
City Auckland Sesheke
Country New Zealand Zambia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 23 ft 3,100 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -17.480000, 24.300000

Auckland (AKL) to Sesheke (SJQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Sesheke Airport (SJQ) in Sesheke, Zambia is 13,212 kilometers (8,210 miles / 7,134 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south southwest at a heading of 212°.

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 New Zealand 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 08:27 in Auckland, it's 21:27 in Sesheke. With a 11-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 3,077 feet between the two airports. Sesheke Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Sesheke (SJQ) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 153° (south 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 Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Sesheke Airport (SJQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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