NAN
Nadi
Fiji
15,117 km
9,393 miles
SJQ
Sesheke
Zambia
Distance
15,117 km
9,393 mi / 8,163 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
218°
southwest

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NAN SJQ
Airport Name Nadi International Airport Sesheke Airport
IATA Code NAN SJQ
ICAO Code NFFN FLSS
City Nadi Sesheke
Country Fiji Zambia
Timezone Pacific/Fiji Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 59 ft 3,100 ft
Coordinates -17.760000, 177.440000 -17.480000, 24.300000

Nadi (NAN) to Sesheke (SJQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nadi International Airport (NAN) in Nadi, Fiji to Sesheke Airport (SJQ) in Sesheke, Zambia is 15,117 kilometers (9,393 miles / 8,163 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southwest at a heading of 218°.

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 Fiji with Zambia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:17 in Nadi, it's 23:17 in Sesheke. With a 10-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 3,041 feet between the two airports. Sesheke Airport sits higher than Nadi International Airport.

The return flight from Sesheke (SJQ) to Nadi (NAN) follows a heading of 142° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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