CGK
Jakarta
Indonesia
13,375 km
8,311 miles
HGS
Freetown
Sierra Leone
Distance
13,375 km
8,311 mi / 7,222 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Jakarta
Heading
276°
west

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CGK HGS
Airport Name Soekarno-Hatta International Airport Hastings Airport
IATA Code CGK HGS
ICAO Code WIII GFHA
City Jakarta Freetown
Country Indonesia Sierra Leone
Timezone Asia/Jakarta Africa/Freetown
Elevation 34 ft 60 ft
Coordinates -6.130000, 106.660000 8.400000, -13.130000

Jakarta (CGK) to Freetown (HGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) in Jakarta, Indonesia to Hastings Airport (HGS) in Freetown, Sierra Leone is 13,375 kilometers (8,311 miles / 7,222 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 Indonesia with Sierra Leone. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:00 in Jakarta, it's 23:00 in Freetown. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Freetown (HGS) to Jakarta (CGK) follows a heading of 92° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) and Hastings Airport (HGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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