AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
14,057 km
8,734 miles
NOV
Huambo
Angola
Distance
14,057 km
8,734 mi / 7,590 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
206°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

AKL NOV
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Nova Lisboa Airport
IATA Code AKL NOV
ICAO Code NZAA FNHU
City Auckland Huambo
Country New Zealand Angola
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Luanda
Elevation 23 ft 5,587 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -12.810000, 15.760000

Auckland (AKL) to Huambo (NOV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Nova Lisboa Airport (NOV) in Huambo, Angola is 14,057 kilometers (8,734 miles / 7,590 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southwest at a heading of 206°.

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 Angola. 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 07:22 in Auckland, it's 19:22 in Huambo. 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 5,564 feet between the two airports. Nova Lisboa 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 Huambo (NOV) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 159° (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 Nova Lisboa Airport (NOV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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