KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
8,769 km
5,448 miles
SJQ
Sesheke
Zambia
Distance
8,769 km
5,448 mi / 4,735 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KUL SJQ
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Sesheke Airport
IATA Code KUL SJQ
ICAO Code WMKK FLSS
City Kuala Lumpur Sesheke
Country Malaysia Zambia
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 69 ft 3,100 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 -17.480000, 24.300000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Sesheke (SJQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Sesheke Airport (SJQ) in Sesheke, Zambia is 8,769 kilometers (5,448 miles / 4,735 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 Malaysia 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 20:23 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 14:23 in Sesheke. With a 6-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 3,031 feet between the two airports. Sesheke Airport sits higher than Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

The return flight from Sesheke (SJQ) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 83° (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 Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sesheke Airport (SJQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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