AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
13,537 km
8,412 miles
KLB
Kalabo
Zambia
Distance
13,537 km
8,412 mi / 7,310 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
212°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

AKL KLB
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Kalabo Airport
IATA Code AKL KLB
ICAO Code NZAA FLKL
City Auckland Kalabo
Country New Zealand Zambia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 23 ft 3,450 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -15.000000, 22.650000

Auckland (AKL) to Kalabo (KLB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Kalabo Airport (KLB) in Kalabo, Zambia is 13,537 kilometers (8,412 miles / 7,310 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south southwest at a heading of 212°.

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 Zambia. 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 05:52 in Auckland, it's 18:52 in Kalabo. 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 3,427 feet between the two airports. Kalabo Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Kalabo (KLB) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 154° (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 Kalabo Airport (KLB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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