AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
7,987 km
4,963 miles
SJQ
Sesheke
Zambia
Distance
7,987 km
4,963 mi / 4,313 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
160°
south southeast

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AMS SJQ
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Sesheke Airport
IATA Code AMS SJQ
ICAO Code EHAM FLSS
City Amsterdam Sesheke
Country Netherlands Zambia
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Lusaka
Elevation -11 ft 3,100 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -17.480000, 24.300000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Sesheke (SJQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Sesheke Airport (SJQ) in Sesheke, Zambia is 7,987 kilometers (4,963 miles / 4,313 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southeast at a heading of 160°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:44 in Amsterdam, it's 10:44 in Sesheke.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,111 feet between the two airports. Sesheke Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Sesheke (SJQ) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 348° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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