AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
17,861 km
11,098 miles
HUQ
Hon Airport
Libya
Distance
17,861 km
11,098 mi / 9,644 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

AKL HUQ
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Hon Airport
IATA Code AKL HUQ
ICAO Code NZAA HLON
City Auckland N/A
Country New Zealand Libya
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 23 ft 919 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 29.110000, 15.970000

Auckland (AKL) to Hon Airport (HUQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Hon Airport (HUQ) in Hon Airport, Libya is 17,861 kilometers (11,098 miles / 9,644 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 Libya. 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 10:21 in Auckland, it's 23:21 in Hon Airport. 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.

The return flight from Hon Airport (HUQ) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 120° (east 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 Hon Airport (HUQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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