HND
Tokyo
Japan
13,406 km
8,330 miles
SJQ
Sesheke
Zambia
Distance
13,406 km
8,330 mi / 7,239 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
270°
west

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HND SJQ
Airport Name Tokyo International Airport Sesheke Airport
IATA Code HND SJQ
ICAO Code RJTT FLSS
City Tokyo Sesheke
Country Japan Zambia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 35 ft 3,100 ft
Coordinates 35.550000, 139.780000 -17.480000, 24.300000

Tokyo (HND) to Sesheke (SJQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tokyo International Airport (HND) in Tokyo, Japan to Sesheke Airport (SJQ) in Sesheke, Zambia is 13,406 kilometers (8,330 miles / 7,239 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 Japan with Zambia. 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 00:55 in Tokyo, it's 17:55 in Sesheke. 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 3,065 feet between the two airports. Sesheke Airport sits higher than Tokyo International Airport.

The return flight from Sesheke (SJQ) to Tokyo (HND) follows a heading of 59° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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