AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
14,892 km
9,254 miles
DEM
Dembidollo
Ethiopia
Distance
14,892 km
9,254 mi / 8,041 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
242°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

AKL DEM
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Dembidollo Airport
IATA Code AKL DEM
ICAO Code NZAA HADD
City Auckland Dembidollo
Country New Zealand Ethiopia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 23 ft 5,200 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 8.550000, 34.860000

Auckland (AKL) to Dembidollo (DEM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Dembidollo Airport (DEM) in Dembidollo, Ethiopia is 14,892 kilometers (9,254 miles / 8,041 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 06:47 in Auckland, it's 20:47 in Dembidollo. 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 5,177 feet between the two airports. Dembidollo 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 Dembidollo (DEM) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 134° (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 Dembidollo Airport (DEM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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