EWR
Newark
United States
11,746 km
7,299 miles
SZM
Sesriem Airstrip
Namibia
Distance
11,746 km
7,299 mi / 6,342 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
109°
east southeast

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EWR SZM
Airport Name Newark Liberty International Airport Sesriem Airstrip
IATA Code EWR SZM
ICAO Code KEWR FYSS
City Newark N/A
Country United States Namibia
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 17 ft 2,454 ft
Coordinates 40.690000, -74.170000 -24.510000, 15.750000

Newark (EWR) to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, United States to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) in Sesriem Airstrip, Namibia is 11,746 kilometers (7,299 miles / 6,342 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 Namibia. 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 04:53 in Newark, it's 11:53 in Sesriem Airstrip. 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 2,437 feet between the two airports. Sesriem Airstrip sits higher than Newark Liberty International Airport.

The return flight from Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) 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 Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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