AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
14,583 km
9,062 miles
LKG
Lokichoggio
Kenya
Distance
14,583 km
9,062 mi / 7,874 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
238°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

AKL LKG
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Lokichoggio Airport
IATA Code AKL LKG
ICAO Code NZAA HKLK
City Auckland Lokichoggio
Country New Zealand Kenya
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 23 ft 2,074 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 4.200000, 34.350000

Auckland (AKL) to Lokichoggio (LKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Lokichoggio Airport (LKG) in Lokichoggio, Kenya is 14,583 kilometers (9,062 miles / 7,874 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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 Kenya. 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 11:46 in Auckland, it's 01:46 in Lokichoggio. With a 10-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 2,051 feet between the two airports. Lokichoggio Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Lokichoggio (LKG) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 138° (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 Lokichoggio Airport (LKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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