AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
18,030 km
11,203 miles
ATR
Atar
Mauritania
Distance
18,030 km
11,203 mi / 9,735 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
155°
south southeast

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AKL ATR
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Atar International Airport
IATA Code AKL ATR
ICAO Code NZAA GQPA
City Auckland Atar
Country New Zealand Mauritania
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 23 ft 734 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 20.510000, -13.040000

Auckland (AKL) to Atar (ATR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Atar International Airport (ATR) in Atar, Mauritania is 18,030 kilometers (11,203 miles / 9,735 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southeast at a heading of 155°.

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 Mauritania. 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 19:39 in Auckland, it's 06:39 in Atar. With a 13-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 Atar (ATR) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 201° (south 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 Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Atar International Airport (ATR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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