AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
12,085 km
7,509 miles
DWB
Soalala
Madagascar
Distance
12,085 km
7,509 mi / 6,525 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
232°
southwest

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AKL DWB
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Soalala Airport
IATA Code AKL DWB
ICAO Code NZAA FMNO
City Auckland Soalala
Country New Zealand Madagascar
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 23 ft 141 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -16.100000, 45.360000

Auckland (AKL) to Soalala (DWB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Soalala Airport (DWB) in Soalala, Madagascar is 12,085 kilometers (7,509 miles / 6,525 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.

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 Madagascar. 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 00:20 in Auckland, it's 14:20 in Soalala. 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.

The return flight from Soalala (DWB) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 139° (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 Soalala Airport (DWB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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