The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Port St Johns Airport (JOH) in Port St Johns, South Africa is 11,574 kilometers (7,192 miles / 6,249 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying south southwest at a heading of 210°.

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 South Africa. 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 20:46 in Auckland, it's 09:46 in Port St Johns. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,204 feet between the two airports. Port St Johns Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Port St Johns (JOH) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 152° (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 Port St Johns Airport (JOH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.