SJQ
Sesheke
Zambia
14,781 km
9,184 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
14,781 km
9,184 mi / 7,981 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SJQ YYC
Airport Name Sesheke Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code SJQ YYC
ICAO Code FLSS CYYC
City Sesheke Calgary
Country Zambia Canada
Timezone Africa/Lusaka America/Edmonton
Elevation 3,100 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates -17.480000, 24.300000 51.110000, -114.020000

Sesheke (SJQ) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sesheke Airport (SJQ) in Sesheke, Zambia to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 14,781 kilometers (9,184 miles / 7,981 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:25 in Sesheke, it's 05:25 in Calgary. With a 9-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 Calgary (YYC) to Sesheke (SJQ) follows a heading of 60° (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 Sesheke Airport (SJQ) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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