AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
16,199 km
10,066 miles
MQQ
Moundou Airport
Chad
Distance
16,199 km
10,066 mi / 8,747 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
220°
southwest

Airport Comparison

AKL MQQ
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Moundou Airport
IATA Code AKL MQQ
ICAO Code NZAA FTTD
City Auckland N/A
Country New Zealand Chad
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Ndjamena
Elevation 23 ft 1,407 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 8.620000, 16.070000

Auckland (AKL) to Moundou Airport (MQQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Moundou Airport (MQQ) in Moundou Airport, Chad is 16,199 kilometers (10,066 miles / 8,747 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southwest at a heading of 220°.

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 Chad. 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 10:01 in Auckland, it's 22:01 in Moundou Airport. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,384 feet between the two airports. Moundou Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Moundou Airport (MQQ) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 149° (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 Moundou Airport (MQQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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