AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
14,388 km
8,940 miles
KME
Kamembe
Rwanda
Distance
14,388 km
8,940 mi / 7,769 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
226°
southwest

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AKL KME
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Kamembe Airport
IATA Code AKL KME
ICAO Code NZAA HRZA
City Auckland Kamembe
Country New Zealand Rwanda
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Kigali
Elevation 23 ft 5,192 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -2.460000, 28.910000

Auckland (AKL) to Kamembe (KME) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Kamembe Airport (KME) in Kamembe, Rwanda is 14,388 kilometers (8,940 miles / 7,769 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 226°.

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 Rwanda. 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 17:36 in Auckland, it's 06:36 in Kamembe. 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 5,169 feet between the two airports. Kamembe Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kamembe (KME) 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 Kamembe Airport (KME) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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