AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,921 km
7,407 miles
FCB
Ficksburg
South Africa
Distance
11,921 km
7,407 mi / 6,437 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
210°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

AKL FCB
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport
IATA Code AKL FCB
ICAO Code NZAA FAFB
City Auckland Ficksburg
Country New Zealand South Africa
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 23 ft 5,315 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -28.820000, 27.910000

Auckland (AKL) to Ficksburg (FCB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport (FCB) in Ficksburg, South Africa is 11,921 kilometers (7,407 miles / 6,437 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying south southwest at a heading of 210°.

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 South Africa. 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 11:47 in Auckland, it's 00:47 in Ficksburg. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,292 feet between the two airports. Ficksburg Sentraoes 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 Ficksburg (FCB) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 153° (south 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 Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport (FCB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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