AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
14,322 km
8,899 miles
AXK
Ataq Airport
Yemen
Distance
14,322 km
8,899 mi / 7,733 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
258°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

AKL AXK
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Ataq Airport
IATA Code AKL AXK
ICAO Code NZAA OYAT
City Auckland N/A
Country New Zealand Yemen
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Aden
Elevation 23 ft 3,735 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 14.550000, 46.830000

Auckland (AKL) to Ataq Airport (AXK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Ataq Airport (AXK) in Ataq Airport, Yemen is 14,322 kilometers (8,899 miles / 7,733 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 Yemen. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:56 in Auckland, it's 22:56 in Ataq Airport. 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 3,712 feet between the two airports. Ataq Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Ataq Airport (AXK) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 126° (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 Ataq Airport (AXK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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