AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
13,064 km
8,117 miles
SWP
Swakopmund
Namibia
Distance
13,064 km
8,117 mi / 7,054 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
201°
south southwest

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AKL SWP
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Swakopmund Airport
IATA Code AKL SWP
ICAO Code NZAA FYSM
City Auckland Swakopmund
Country New Zealand Namibia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 23 ft 207 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -22.660000, 14.570000

Auckland (AKL) to Swakopmund (SWP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Swakopmund Airport (SWP) in Swakopmund, Namibia is 13,064 kilometers (8,117 miles / 7,054 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying south southwest at a heading of 201°.

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 Namibia. 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 05:15 in Auckland, it's 18:15 in Swakopmund. 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.

The return flight from Swakopmund (SWP) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 162° (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 Swakopmund Airport (SWP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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