AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
16,404 km
10,193 miles
SAZ
Sasstown
Liberia
Distance
16,404 km
10,193 mi / 8,858 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
174°
south

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AKL SAZ
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Sasstown Airport
IATA Code AKL SAZ
ICAO Code NZAA GLST
City Auckland Sasstown
Country New Zealand Liberia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 23 ft 6 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 4.670000, -8.430000

Auckland (AKL) to Sasstown (SAZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Sasstown Airport (SAZ) in Sasstown, Liberia is 16,404 kilometers (10,193 miles / 8,858 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south at a heading of 174°.

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 Liberia. 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 16:04 in Auckland, it's 03:04 in Sasstown. With a 13-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 Sasstown (SAZ) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 185° (south). 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 Sasstown Airport (SAZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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