EWR
Newark
United States
12,282 km
7,632 miles
JEK
Lower Zambezi National Park
Zambia
Distance
12,282 km
7,632 mi / 6,632 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
93°
east

Airport Comparison

EWR JEK
Airport Name Newark Liberty International Airport Jeki Airstrip
IATA Code EWR JEK
ICAO Code KEWR FLJK
City Newark Lower Zambezi National Park
Country United States Zambia
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 17 ft 4,462 ft
Coordinates 40.690000, -74.170000 -15.630000, 29.600000

Newark (EWR) to Lower Zambezi National Park (JEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, United States to Jeki Airstrip (JEK) in Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia is 12,282 kilometers (7,632 miles / 6,632 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 00:58 in Newark, it's 07:58 in Lower Zambezi National Park. With a 7-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 4,445 feet between the two airports. Jeki Airstrip sits higher than Newark Liberty International Airport.

The return flight from Lower Zambezi National Park (JEK) to Newark (EWR) follows a heading of 308° (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 Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Jeki Airstrip (JEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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