AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
17,909 km
11,128 miles
THI
Tichitt
Mauritania
Distance
17,909 km
11,128 mi / 9,670 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
167°
south southeast

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Airport Comparison

AKL THI
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Tichitt Airport
IATA Code AKL THI
ICAO Code NZAA GQNC
City Auckland Tichitt
Country New Zealand Mauritania
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 23 ft 561 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 18.450000, -9.520000

Auckland (AKL) to Tichitt (THI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Tichitt Airport (THI) in Tichitt, Mauritania is 17,909 kilometers (11,128 miles / 9,670 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southeast at a heading of 167°.

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 Mauritania. 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 13:55 in Auckland, it's 01:55 in Tichitt. With a 12-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 Tichitt (THI) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 191° (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 Tichitt Airport (THI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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