AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
15,669 km
9,736 miles
BBY
Bambari
Central African Republic
Distance
15,669 km
9,736 mi / 8,460 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
223°
southwest

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AKL BBY
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Bambari Airport
IATA Code AKL BBY
ICAO Code NZAA FEFM
City Auckland Bambari
Country New Zealand Central African Republic
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Bangui
Elevation 23 ft 1,549 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 5.850000, 20.650000

Auckland (AKL) to Bambari (BBY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Bambari Airport (BBY) in Bambari, Central African Republic is 15,669 kilometers (9,736 miles / 8,460 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.

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 Central African Republic. 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 05:46 in Auckland, it's 17:46 in Bambari. With a 12-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 1,526 feet between the two airports. Bambari Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Bambari (BBY) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 146° (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 Bambari Airport (BBY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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