SYD
Sydney
Australia
12,176 km
7,566 miles
ZKB
Kasaba Bay
Zambia
Distance
12,176 km
7,566 mi / 6,574 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
245°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

SYD ZKB
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Kasaba Bay Airport
IATA Code SYD ZKB
ICAO Code YSSY FLKY
City Sydney Kasaba Bay
Country Australia Zambia
Timezone Australia/Sydney Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 21 ft 2,780 ft
Coordinates -33.950000, 151.180000 -8.530000, 30.660000

Sydney (SYD) to Kasaba Bay (ZKB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Kasaba Bay Airport (ZKB) in Kasaba Bay, Zambia is 12,176 kilometers (7,566 miles / 6,574 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:40 in Sydney, it's 01:40 in Kasaba Bay. 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 2,759 feet between the two airports. Kasaba Bay Airport sits higher than Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport.

The return flight from Kasaba Bay (ZKB) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 131° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) and Kasaba Bay Airport (ZKB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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