AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
13,743 km
8,540 miles
CMS
Scusciuban
Somalia
Distance
13,743 km
8,540 mi / 7,421 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
257°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

AKL CMS
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Scusciuban Airport
IATA Code AKL CMS
ICAO Code NZAA HCMS
City Auckland Scusciuban
Country New Zealand Somalia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation 23 ft 1,121 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 10.300000, 50.230000

Auckland (AKL) to Scusciuban (CMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Scusciuban Airport (CMS) in Scusciuban, Somalia is 13,743 kilometers (8,540 miles / 7,421 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 01:33 in Auckland, it's 15:33 in Scusciuban. 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 1,098 feet between the two airports. Scusciuban Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Scusciuban (CMS) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 128° (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 Scusciuban Airport (CMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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