AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
13,506 km
8,392 miles
CGJ
Kasompe
Zambia
Distance
13,506 km
8,392 mi / 7,293 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
219°
southwest

Airport Comparison

AKL CGJ
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Kasompe Airport
IATA Code AKL CGJ
ICAO Code NZAA FLKE
City Auckland Kasompe
Country New Zealand Zambia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 23 ft 4,636 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -12.570000, 27.890000

Auckland (AKL) to Kasompe (CGJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Kasompe Airport (CGJ) in Kasompe, Zambia is 13,506 kilometers (8,392 miles / 7,293 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 Zambia. 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 14:13 in Auckland, it's 03:13 in Kasompe. With a 11-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 4,613 feet between the two airports. Kasompe Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Kasompe (CGJ) 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 Kasompe Airport (CGJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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