AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
17,664 km
10,976 miles
KFA
Kiffa
Mauritania
Distance
17,664 km
10,976 mi / 9,538 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
163°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

AKL KFA
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Kiffa Airport
IATA Code AKL KFA
ICAO Code NZAA GQNF
City Auckland Kiffa
Country New Zealand Mauritania
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 23 ft 424 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 16.590000, -11.410000

Auckland (AKL) to Kiffa (KFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Kiffa Airport (KFA) in Kiffa, Mauritania is 17,664 kilometers (10,976 miles / 9,538 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southeast at a heading of 163°.

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 08:54 in Auckland, it's 19:54 in Kiffa. 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 Kiffa (KFA) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 194° (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 Kiffa Airport (KFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.