AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
14,542 km
9,036 miles
BCO
Baco
Ethiopia
Distance
14,542 km
9,036 mi / 7,852 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
241°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

AKL BCO
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Baco Airport
IATA Code AKL BCO
ICAO Code NZAA HABC
City Auckland Baco
Country New Zealand Ethiopia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 23 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 5.780000, 36.560000

Auckland (AKL) to Baco (BCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Baco Airport (BCO) in Baco, Ethiopia is 14,542 kilometers (9,036 miles / 7,852 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 02:59 in Auckland, it's 16:59 in Baco. 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 Baco (BCO) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 135° (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 Baco Airport (BCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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