AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
16,803 km
10,441 miles
WYE
Yengema
Sierra Leone
Distance
16,803 km
10,441 mi / 9,073 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
168°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

AKL WYE
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Yengema Airport
IATA Code AKL WYE
ICAO Code NZAA GFYE
City Auckland Yengema
Country New Zealand Sierra Leone
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Freetown
Elevation 23 ft 1,300 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 8.610000, -11.050000

Auckland (AKL) to Yengema (WYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Yengema Airport (WYE) in Yengema, Sierra Leone is 16,803 kilometers (10,441 miles / 9,073 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southeast at a heading of 168°.

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 Sierra Leone. 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 16:12 in Auckland, it's 03:12 in Yengema. With a 13-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 1,277 feet between the two airports. Yengema Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Yengema (WYE) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 190° (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 Yengema Airport (WYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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