AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
15,907 km
9,884 miles
EDB
El Debba
Sudan
Distance
15,907 km
9,884 mi / 8,589 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
249°
west southwest

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AKL EDB
Airport Name Auckland International Airport El Debba Airport
IATA Code AKL EDB
ICAO Code NZAA HSDB
City Auckland El Debba
Country New Zealand Sudan
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 23 ft 843 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 18.020000, 30.960000

Auckland (AKL) to El Debba (EDB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to El Debba Airport (EDB) in El Debba, Sudan is 15,907 kilometers (9,884 miles / 8,589 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 Sudan. 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 02:12 in Auckland, it's 15:12 in El Debba. 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 El Debba (EDB) 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 El Debba Airport (EDB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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