EWR
Newark
United States
10,891 km
6,768 miles
TSH
Tshikapa
DR Congo
Distance
10,891 km
6,768 mi / 5,881 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
92°
east

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EWR TSH
Airport Name Newark Liberty International Airport Tshikapa Airport
IATA Code EWR TSH
ICAO Code KEWR FZUK
City Newark Tshikapa
Country United States DR Congo
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 17 ft 1,595 ft
Coordinates 40.690000, -74.170000 -6.440000, 20.790000

Newark (EWR) to Tshikapa (TSH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, United States to Tshikapa Airport (TSH) in Tshikapa, DR Congo is 10,891 kilometers (6,768 miles / 5,881 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 United States with DR Congo. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:45 in Newark, it's 16:45 in Tshikapa. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,578 feet between the two airports. Tshikapa Airport sits higher than Newark Liberty International Airport.

The return flight from Tshikapa (TSH) to Newark (EWR) follows a heading of 310° (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 Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Tshikapa Airport (TSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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