AKF
Kufra
Libya
11,290 km
7,015 miles
AUS
Austin
United States
Distance
11,290 km
7,015 mi / 6,096 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
311°
northwest

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AKF AUS
Airport Name Kufra Airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
IATA Code AKF AUS
ICAO Code HLKF KAUS
City Kufra Austin
Country Libya United States
Timezone Africa/Tripoli America/Chicago
Elevation 1,367 ft 542 ft
Coordinates 24.180000, 23.310000 30.190000, -97.670000

Kufra (AKF) to Austin (AUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kufra Airport (AKF) in Kufra, Libya to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) in Austin, United States is 11,290 kilometers (7,015 miles / 6,096 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Libya 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 05:00 in Kufra, it's 21:00 in Austin. 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.

The return flight from Austin (AUS) to Kufra (AKF) follows a heading of 53° (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 Kufra Airport (AKF) and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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