AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
14,118 km
8,773 miles
TKQ
Kigoma
Tanzania
Distance
14,118 km
8,773 mi / 7,623 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
225°
southwest

Airport Comparison

AKL TKQ
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Kigoma Airport
IATA Code AKL TKQ
ICAO Code NZAA HTKA
City Auckland Kigoma
Country New Zealand Tanzania
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 23 ft 2,700 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -4.890000, 29.670000

Auckland (AKL) to Kigoma (TKQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Kigoma Airport (TKQ) in Kigoma, Tanzania is 14,118 kilometers (8,773 miles / 7,623 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.

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 Tanzania. 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 09:26 in Auckland, it's 23:26 in Kigoma. 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 2,677 feet between the two airports. Kigoma Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Kigoma (TKQ) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 145° (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 Kigoma Airport (TKQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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