AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
14,856 km
9,231 miles
NKL
Nkolo Fuma
DR Congo
Distance
14,856 km
9,231 mi / 8,021 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
208°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

AKL NKL
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Nkolo Fuma Airport
IATA Code AKL NKL
ICAO Code NZAA FZAR
City Auckland Nkolo Fuma
Country New Zealand DR Congo
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 23 ft 1,476 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -5.450000, 14.830000

Auckland (AKL) to Nkolo Fuma (NKL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Nkolo Fuma Airport (NKL) in Nkolo Fuma, DR Congo is 14,856 kilometers (9,231 miles / 8,021 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southwest at a heading of 208°.

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 19:24 in Auckland, it's 07:24 in Nkolo Fuma. With a 12-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 1,453 feet between the two airports. Nkolo Fuma Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Nkolo Fuma (NKL) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 158° (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 Nkolo Fuma Airport (NKL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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