JEK
Lower Zambezi National Park
Zambia
13,794 km
8,571 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
13,794 km
8,571 mi / 7,448 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JEK MSP
Airport Name Jeki Airstrip Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code JEK MSP
ICAO Code FLJK KMSP
City Lower Zambezi National Park Minneapolis
Country Zambia United States
Timezone Africa/Lusaka America/Chicago
Elevation 4,462 ft 842 ft
Coordinates -15.630000, 29.600000 44.880000, -93.220000

Lower Zambezi National Park (JEK) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jeki Airstrip (JEK) in Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 13,794 kilometers (8,571 miles / 7,448 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:11 in Lower Zambezi National Park, it's 01:11 in Minneapolis. 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 3,620 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than Jeki Airstrip.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Lower Zambezi National Park (JEK) follows a heading of 78° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Jeki Airstrip (JEK) and Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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