AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
15,530 km
9,650 miles
LBQ
Lambarene
Gabon
Distance
15,530 km
9,650 mi / 8,385 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
204°
south southwest

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AKL LBQ
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Lambarene Airport
IATA Code AKL LBQ
ICAO Code NZAA FOGR
City Auckland Lambarene
Country New Zealand Gabon
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Libreville
Elevation 23 ft 82 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -0.700000, 10.250000

Auckland (AKL) to Lambarene (LBQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Lambarene Airport (LBQ) in Lambarene, Gabon is 15,530 kilometers (9,650 miles / 8,385 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southwest at a heading of 204°.

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 Gabon. 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 12:17 in Auckland, it's 00:17 in Lambarene. With a 12-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 Lambarene (LBQ) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 161° (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 Lambarene Airport (LBQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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