AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
13,138 km
8,164 miles
KBQ
Kasungu
Malawi
Distance
13,138 km
8,164 mi / 7,094 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
224°
southwest

Airport Comparison

AKL KBQ
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Kasungu Airport
IATA Code AKL KBQ
ICAO Code NZAA FWKG
City Auckland Kasungu
Country New Zealand Malawi
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 23 ft 3,470 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -13.010000, 33.470000

Auckland (AKL) to Kasungu (KBQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Kasungu Airport (KBQ) in Kasungu, Malawi is 13,138 kilometers (8,164 miles / 7,094 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 224°.

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 Malawi. 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 11:41 in Auckland, it's 00:41 in Kasungu. 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 3,447 feet between the two airports. Kasungu Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Kasungu (KBQ) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 146° (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 Kasungu Airport (KBQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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