AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
18,272 km
11,354 miles
MJI
Tripoli
Libya
Distance
18,272 km
11,354 mi / 9,866 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
260°
west

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AKL MJI
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Mitiga Airport
IATA Code AKL MJI
ICAO Code NZAA HLLM
City Auckland Tripoli
Country New Zealand Libya
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 23 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 32.890000, 13.280000

Auckland (AKL) to Tripoli (MJI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Mitiga Airport (MJI) in Tripoli, Libya is 18,272 kilometers (11,354 miles / 9,866 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 Libya. 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 21:50 in Auckland, it's 10:50 in Tripoli. With a 11-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 Tripoli (MJI) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 110° (east 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 Mitiga Airport (MJI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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