AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
12,483 km
7,757 miles
JWA
Jwaneng Airport
Botswana
Distance
12,483 km
7,757 mi / 6,740 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
209°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

AKL JWA
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Jwaneng Airport
IATA Code AKL JWA
ICAO Code NZAA FBJW
City Auckland N/A
Country New Zealand Botswana
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 23 ft 3,900 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -24.600000, 24.690000

Auckland (AKL) to Jwaneng Airport (JWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Jwaneng Airport (JWA) in Jwaneng Airport, Botswana is 12,483 kilometers (7,757 miles / 6,740 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying south southwest at a heading of 209°.

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 Botswana. 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 10:44 in Auckland, it's 23:44 in Jwaneng 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,877 feet between the two airports. Jwaneng Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Jwaneng Airport (JWA) 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 Jwaneng Airport (JWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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