AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
16,539 km
10,277 miles
AKR
Akure
Nigeria
Distance
16,539 km
10,277 mi / 8,930 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
200°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

AKL AKR
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Akure Airport
IATA Code AKL AKR
ICAO Code NZAA DNAK
City Auckland Akure
Country New Zealand Nigeria
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Lagos
Elevation 23 ft 1,100 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 7.250000, 5.300000

Auckland (AKL) to Akure (AKR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Akure Airport (AKR) in Akure, Nigeria is 16,539 kilometers (10,277 miles / 8,930 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southwest at a heading of 200°.

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 New Zealand with Nigeria. 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 18:48 in Auckland, it's 06:48 in Akure. With a 12-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 1,077 feet between the two airports. Akure Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Akure (AKR) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 164° (south 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 Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Akure Airport (AKR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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