AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
15,919 km
9,891 miles
BSN
Bossangoa
Central African Republic
Distance
15,919 km
9,891 mi / 8,595 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
220°
southwest

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AKL BSN
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Bossangoa Airport
IATA Code AKL BSN
ICAO Code NZAA FEFS
City Auckland Bossangoa
Country New Zealand Central African Republic
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Bangui
Elevation 23 ft 1,637 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 6.490000, 17.430000

Auckland (AKL) to Bossangoa (BSN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Bossangoa Airport (BSN) in Bossangoa, Central African Republic is 15,919 kilometers (9,891 miles / 8,595 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southwest at a heading of 220°.

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 Central African Republic. 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 17:50 in Auckland, it's 05:50 in Bossangoa. 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 1,614 feet between the two airports. Bossangoa Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Bossangoa (BSN) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 149° (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 Bossangoa Airport (BSN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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