AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
14,795 km
9,193 miles
SSY
Mbanza Congo
Angola
Distance
14,795 km
9,193 mi / 7,989 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
207°
south southwest

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Airport Comparison

AKL SSY
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Mbanza Congo Airport
IATA Code AKL SSY
ICAO Code NZAA FNBC
City Auckland Mbanza Congo
Country New Zealand Angola
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Luanda
Elevation 23 ft 1,860 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -6.270000, 14.250000

Auckland (AKL) to Mbanza Congo (SSY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Mbanza Congo Airport (SSY) in Mbanza Congo, Angola is 14,795 kilometers (9,193 miles / 7,989 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southwest at a heading of 207°.

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 Angola. 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 08:31 in Auckland, it's 21:31 in Mbanza Congo. 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 1,837 feet between the two airports. Mbanza Congo Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Mbanza Congo (SSY) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 159° (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 Mbanza Congo Airport (SSY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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