AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
14,191 km
8,818 miles
KNM
Kaniama
DR Congo
Distance
14,191 km
8,818 mi / 7,663 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
218°
southwest

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AKL KNM
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Kaniama Airport
IATA Code AKL KNM
ICAO Code NZAA FZTK
City Auckland Kaniama
Country New Zealand DR Congo
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 23 ft 2,772 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -7.580000, 24.150000

Auckland (AKL) to Kaniama (KNM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Kaniama Airport (KNM) in Kaniama, DR Congo is 14,191 kilometers (8,818 miles / 7,663 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 218°.

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 DR Congo. 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 04:10 in Auckland, it's 17:10 in Kaniama. 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 2,749 feet between the two airports. Kaniama Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Kaniama (KNM) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 150° (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 Kaniama Airport (KNM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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