AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,759 km
7,307 miles
UNE
Qacha's Nek
Lesotho
Distance
11,759 km
7,307 mi / 6,350 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
210°
south southwest

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Airport Comparison

AKL UNE
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Qacha's Nek Airport
IATA Code AKL UNE
ICAO Code NZAA FXQN
City Auckland Qacha's Nek
Country New Zealand Lesotho
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Maseru
Elevation 23 ft 6,100 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -30.110000, 28.670000

Auckland (AKL) to Qacha's Nek (UNE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Qacha's Nek Airport (UNE) in Qacha's Nek, Lesotho is 11,759 kilometers (7,307 miles / 6,350 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying south southwest at a heading of 210°.

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 Lesotho. 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 22:56 in Auckland, it's 12:56 in Qacha's Nek. 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 6,077 feet between the two airports. Qacha's Nek Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Qacha's Nek (UNE) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 152° (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 Qacha's Nek Airport (UNE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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