AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
15,274 km
9,491 miles
LIQ
Lisala Airport
DR Congo
Distance
15,274 km
9,491 mi / 8,247 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
222°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

AKL LIQ
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Lisala Airport
IATA Code AKL LIQ
ICAO Code NZAA FZGA
City Auckland N/A
Country New Zealand DR Congo
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 23 ft 1,509 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 2.170000, 21.500000

Auckland (AKL) to Lisala Airport (LIQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Lisala Airport (LIQ) in Lisala Airport, DR Congo is 15,274 kilometers (9,491 miles / 8,247 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southwest at a heading of 222°.

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 DR Congo. 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 09:34 in Auckland, it's 22:34 in Lisala Airport. 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 1,486 feet between the two airports. Lisala Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Lisala Airport (LIQ) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 148° (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 Lisala Airport (LIQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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