AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
18,384 km
11,423 miles
WAX
Zuwara
Libya
Distance
18,384 km
11,423 mi / 9,927 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
259°
west

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AKL WAX
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Zwara Airport
IATA Code AKL WAX
ICAO Code NZAA HLZW
City Auckland Zuwara
Country New Zealand Libya
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 23 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 32.950000, 12.020000

Auckland (AKL) to Zuwara (WAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Zwara Airport (WAX) in Zuwara, Libya is 18,384 kilometers (11,423 miles / 9,927 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying west at a heading of 259°.

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 Libya. 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 15:08 in Auckland, it's 04:08 in Zuwara. 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 Zuwara (WAX) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 111° (east 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 Zwara Airport (WAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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