AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
17,557 km
10,909 miles
KED
Kaedi
Mauritania
Distance
17,557 km
10,909 mi / 9,480 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
158°
south southeast

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AKL KED
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Kaedi Airport
IATA Code AKL KED
ICAO Code NZAA GQNK
City Auckland Kaedi
Country New Zealand Mauritania
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 23 ft 66 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 16.160000, -13.510000

Auckland (AKL) to Kaedi (KED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Kaedi Airport (KED) in Kaedi, Mauritania is 17,557 kilometers (10,909 miles / 9,480 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southeast at a heading of 158°.

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 Mauritania. 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 03:36 in Auckland, it's 14:36 in Kaedi. With a 13-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 Kaedi (KED) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 198° (south southwest). 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 Kaedi Airport (KED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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