ATL
Atlanta
United States
13,325 km
8,280 miles
CIP
Chipata
Zambia
Distance
13,325 km
8,280 mi / 7,195 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
87°
east

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Airport Comparison

ATL CIP
Airport Name Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport Chipata Airport
IATA Code ATL CIP
ICAO Code KATL FLCP
City Atlanta Chipata
Country United States Zambia
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 1,026 ft 3,360 ft
Coordinates 33.640000, -84.430000 -13.560000, 32.590000

Atlanta (ATL) to Chipata (CIP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to Chipata Airport (CIP) in Chipata, Zambia is 13,325 kilometers (8,280 miles / 7,195 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:23 in Atlanta, it's 22:23 in Chipata. 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 2,334 feet between the two airports. Chipata Airport sits higher than Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

The return flight from Chipata (CIP) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 301° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Chipata Airport (CIP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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