AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
13,142 km
8,166 miles
DWA
Dwangwa
Malawi
Distance
13,142 km
8,166 mi / 7,096 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
225°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

AKL DWA
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Dwangwa Airport
IATA Code AKL DWA
ICAO Code NZAA FWDW
City Auckland Dwangwa
Country New Zealand Malawi
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 23 ft 1,605 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -12.520000, 34.130000

Auckland (AKL) to Dwangwa (DWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Dwangwa Airport (DWA) in Dwangwa, Malawi is 13,142 kilometers (8,166 miles / 7,096 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.

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 Malawi. 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 09:28 in Auckland, it's 23:28 in Dwangwa. 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 1,582 feet between the two airports. Dwangwa Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Dwangwa (DWA) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 145° (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 Dwangwa Airport (DWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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