AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
14,896 km
9,256 miles
DBT
Debre Tabor
Ethiopia
Distance
14,896 km
9,256 mi / 8,043 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

AKL DBT
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Debre Tabor Airport
IATA Code AKL DBT
ICAO Code NZAA HADT
City Auckland Debre Tabor
Country New Zealand Ethiopia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 23 ft 8,490 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 11.970000, 38.000000

Auckland (AKL) to Debre Tabor (DBT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Debre Tabor Airport (DBT) in Debre Tabor, Ethiopia is 14,896 kilometers (9,256 miles / 8,043 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 06:28 in Auckland, it's 20:28 in Debre Tabor. 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 8,467 feet between the two airports. Debre Tabor 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 Debre Tabor (DBT) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 131° (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 Debre Tabor Airport (DBT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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