AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
15,178 km
9,431 miles
GMM
Gamboma
Congo
Distance
15,178 km
9,431 mi / 8,196 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
212°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

AKL GMM
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Gamboma Airport
IATA Code AKL GMM
ICAO Code NZAA FCOG
City Auckland Gamboma
Country New Zealand Congo
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Brazzaville
Elevation 23 ft 1,509 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -1.830000, 15.890000

Auckland (AKL) to Gamboma (GMM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Gamboma Airport (GMM) in Gamboma, Congo is 15,178 kilometers (9,431 miles / 8,196 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southwest at a heading of 212°.

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 Congo. 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 06:13 in Auckland, it's 18:13 in Gamboma. With a 12-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 1,486 feet between the two airports. Gamboma Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Gamboma (GMM) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 155° (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 Gamboma Airport (GMM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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