AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
16,539 km
10,277 miles
DAK
Dakhla Airport
Egypt
Distance
16,539 km
10,277 mi / 8,930 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
258°
west southwest

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AKL DAK
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Dakhla Airport
IATA Code AKL DAK
ICAO Code NZAA HEDK
City Auckland N/A
Country New Zealand Egypt
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Cairo
Elevation 23 ft 613 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 25.410000, 29.000000

Auckland (AKL) to Dakhla Airport (DAK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Dakhla Airport (DAK) in Dakhla Airport, Egypt is 16,539 kilometers (10,277 miles / 8,930 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 Egypt. 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 20:52 in Auckland, it's 09:52 in Dakhla Airport. 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.

The return flight from Dakhla Airport (DAK) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 120° (east 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 Dakhla Airport (DAK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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