AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
13,821 km
8,588 miles
BSY
Bardera Airport
Somalia
Distance
13,821 km
8,588 mi / 7,463 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
243°
west southwest

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AKL BSY
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Bardera Airport
IATA Code AKL BSY
ICAO Code NZAA HCMD
City Auckland N/A
Country New Zealand Somalia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation 23 ft 4,200 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 2.340000, 42.310000

Auckland (AKL) to Bardera Airport (BSY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Bardera Airport (BSY) in Bardera Airport, Somalia is 13,821 kilometers (8,588 miles / 7,463 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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 Somalia. 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 16:05 in Auckland, it's 06:05 in Bardera Airport. With a 10-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 4,177 feet between the two airports. Bardera Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Bardera Airport (BSY) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 135° (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 Bardera Airport (BSY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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