AUS
Austin
United States
14,429 km
8,965 miles
JEK
Lower Zambezi National Park
Zambia
Distance
14,429 km
8,965 mi / 7,791 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

AUS JEK
Airport Name Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Jeki Airstrip
IATA Code AUS JEK
ICAO Code KAUS FLJK
City Austin Lower Zambezi National Park
Country United States Zambia
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 542 ft 4,462 ft
Coordinates 30.190000, -97.670000 -15.630000, 29.600000

Austin (AUS) to Lower Zambezi National Park (JEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) in Austin, United States to Jeki Airstrip (JEK) in Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia is 14,429 kilometers (8,965 miles / 7,791 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 03:10 in Austin, it's 11:10 in Lower Zambezi National Park. With a 8-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 3,921 feet between the two airports. Jeki Airstrip sits higher than Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

The return flight from Lower Zambezi National Park (JEK) to Austin (AUS) follows a heading of 297° (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 Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Jeki Airstrip (JEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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