AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
13,556 km
8,423 miles
MGQ
Mogadishu
Somalia
Distance
13,556 km
8,423 mi / 7,320 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
245°
west southwest

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AKL MGQ
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Aden Adde International Airport
IATA Code AKL MGQ
ICAO Code NZAA HCMM
City Auckland Mogadishu
Country New Zealand Somalia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation 23 ft 29 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 2.010000, 45.300000

Auckland (AKL) to Mogadishu (MGQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) in Mogadishu, Somalia is 13,556 kilometers (8,423 miles / 7,320 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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 Somalia. 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 14:18 in Auckland, it's 04:18 in Mogadishu. 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.

The return flight from Mogadishu (MGQ) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 133° (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 Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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