AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
15,657 km
9,729 miles
BGF
Bangui
Central African Republic
Distance
15,657 km
9,729 mi / 8,454 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
219°
southwest

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AKL BGF
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Bangui M'Poko International Airport
IATA Code AKL BGF
ICAO Code NZAA FEFF
City Auckland Bangui
Country New Zealand Central African Republic
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Bangui
Elevation 23 ft 1,208 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 4.400000, 18.520000

Auckland (AKL) to Bangui (BGF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF) in Bangui, Central African Republic is 15,657 kilometers (9,729 miles / 8,454 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southwest at a heading of 219°.

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 07:27 in Auckland, it's 19:27 in Bangui. 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 1,185 feet between the two airports. Bangui M'Poko International Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Bangui (BGF) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 149° (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 Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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