AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
14,815 km
9,206 miles
LLI
Lalibela
Ethiopia
Distance
14,815 km
9,206 mi / 7,999 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
249°
west southwest

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AKL LLI
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Lalibella Airport
IATA Code AKL LLI
ICAO Code NZAA HALL
City Auckland Lalibela
Country New Zealand Ethiopia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 23 ft 6,506 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 11.970000, 38.980000

Auckland (AKL) to Lalibela (LLI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Lalibella Airport (LLI) in Lalibela, Ethiopia is 14,815 kilometers (9,206 miles / 7,999 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 07:39 in Auckland, it's 21:39 in Lalibela. 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 6,483 feet between the two airports. Lalibella Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lalibela (LLI) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 130° (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 Lalibella Airport (LLI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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