AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
15,682 km
9,744 miles
LBV
Libreville
Gabon
Distance
15,682 km
9,744 mi / 8,468 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
204°
south southwest

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AKL LBV
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Leon M Ba Airport
IATA Code AKL LBV
ICAO Code NZAA FOOL
City Auckland Libreville
Country New Zealand Gabon
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Libreville
Elevation 23 ft 39 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 0.460000, 9.410000

Auckland (AKL) to Libreville (LBV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Leon M Ba Airport (LBV) in Libreville, Gabon is 15,682 kilometers (9,744 miles / 8,468 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 03:03 in Auckland, it's 15:03 in Libreville. 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 Libreville (LBV) 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 Leon M Ba Airport (LBV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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