AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
16,195 km
10,063 miles
CBQ
Calabar
Nigeria
Distance
16,195 km
10,063 mi / 8,745 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
204°
south southwest

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Airport Comparison

AKL CBQ
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Margaret Ekpo International Airport
IATA Code AKL CBQ
ICAO Code NZAA DNCA
City Auckland Calabar
Country New Zealand Nigeria
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Lagos
Elevation 23 ft 210 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 4.980000, 8.350000

Auckland (AKL) to Calabar (CBQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ) in Calabar, Nigeria is 16,195 kilometers (10,063 miles / 8,745 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southwest at a heading of 204°.

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 22:31 in Auckland, it's 11:31 in Calabar. With a 11-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 Calabar (CBQ) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 161° (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 Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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