AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
13,119 km
8,152 miles
JEK
Lower Zambezi National Park
Zambia
Distance
13,119 km
8,152 mi / 7,084 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
219°
southwest

Airport Comparison

AKL JEK
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Jeki Airstrip
IATA Code AKL JEK
ICAO Code NZAA FLJK
City Auckland Lower Zambezi National Park
Country New Zealand Zambia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 23 ft 4,462 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -15.630000, 29.600000

Auckland (AKL) to Lower Zambezi National Park (JEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Jeki Airstrip (JEK) in Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia is 13,119 kilometers (8,152 miles / 7,084 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 219°.

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 New Zealand 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 19:21 in Auckland, it's 08:21 in Lower Zambezi National Park. With a 11-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 4,439 feet between the two airports. Jeki Airstrip sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Lower Zambezi National Park (JEK) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 149° (south 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 Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Jeki Airstrip (JEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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