AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
14,202 km
8,825 miles
BBO
Berbera
Somalia
Distance
14,202 km
8,825 mi / 7,669 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
253°
west southwest

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AKL BBO
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Berbera Airport
IATA Code AKL BBO
ICAO Code NZAA HCMI
City Auckland Berbera
Country New Zealand Somalia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation 23 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 10.390000, 44.940000

Auckland (AKL) to Berbera (BBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Berbera Airport (BBO) in Berbera, Somalia is 14,202 kilometers (8,825 miles / 7,669 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 Somalia. 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 07:48 in Auckland, it's 21:48 in Berbera. 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.

The return flight from Berbera (BBO) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 129° (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 Berbera Airport (BBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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