AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
14,800 km
9,197 miles
DBM
Debra Marcos
Ethiopia
Distance
14,800 km
9,197 mi / 7,992 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

AKL DBM
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Debra Marcos Airport
IATA Code AKL DBM
ICAO Code NZAA HADM
City Auckland Debra Marcos
Country New Zealand Ethiopia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 23 ft 8,136 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 10.350000, 37.720000

Auckland (AKL) to Debra Marcos (DBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Debra Marcos Airport (DBM) in Debra Marcos, Ethiopia is 14,800 kilometers (9,197 miles / 7,992 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 07:43 in Auckland, it's 21:43 in Debra Marcos. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,113 feet between the two airports. Debra Marcos Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Debra Marcos (DBM) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 132° (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 Debra Marcos Airport (DBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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