JEK
Lower Zambezi National Park
Zambia
11,735 km
7,292 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
11,735 km
7,292 mi / 6,337 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
133°
southeast

Airport Comparison

JEK SYD
Airport Name Jeki Airstrip Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code JEK SYD
ICAO Code FLJK YSSY
City Lower Zambezi National Park Sydney
Country Zambia Australia
Timezone Africa/Lusaka Australia/Sydney
Elevation 4,462 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -15.630000, 29.600000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Lower Zambezi National Park (JEK) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jeki Airstrip (JEK) in Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 11,735 kilometers (7,292 miles / 6,337 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:15 in Lower Zambezi National Park, it's 13:15 in Sydney. With a 9-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 4,441 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Jeki Airstrip.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Lower Zambezi National Park (JEK) follows a heading of 238° (west southwest). 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 Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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