AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
12,106 km
7,522 miles
NOS
Nosy Be
Madagascar
Distance
12,106 km
7,522 mi / 6,537 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
236°
southwest

Airport Comparison

AKL NOS
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Fascene Airport
IATA Code AKL NOS
ICAO Code NZAA FMNN
City Auckland Nosy Be
Country New Zealand Madagascar
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 23 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -13.310000, 48.310000

Auckland (AKL) to Nosy Be (NOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Fascene Airport (NOS) in Nosy Be, Madagascar is 12,106 kilometers (7,522 miles / 6,537 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 236°.

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 Madagascar. 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 12:30 in Auckland, it's 02:30 in Nosy Be. With a 10-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 Nosy Be (NOS) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 137° (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 Fascene Airport (NOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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