AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
13,398 km
8,325 miles
SXG
Senanga
Zambia
Distance
13,398 km
8,325 mi / 7,234 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
212°
south southwest

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Airport Comparison

AKL SXG
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Senanga Airport
IATA Code AKL SXG
ICAO Code NZAA FLSN
City Auckland Senanga
Country New Zealand Zambia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 23 ft 3,370 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -16.100000, 23.270000

Auckland (AKL) to Senanga (SXG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Senanga Airport (SXG) in Senanga, Zambia is 13,398 kilometers (8,325 miles / 7,234 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south southwest at a heading of 212°.

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 Zambia. 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 07:13 in Auckland, it's 21:13 in Senanga. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,347 feet between the two airports. Senanga Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Senanga (SXG) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 154° (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 Senanga Airport (SXG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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