AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
14,454 km
8,982 miles
OBC
Obock
Djibouti
Distance
14,454 km
8,982 mi / 7,805 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
253°
west southwest

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AKL OBC
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Obock Airport
IATA Code AKL OBC
ICAO Code NZAA HDOB
City Auckland Obock
Country New Zealand Djibouti
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Djibouti
Elevation 23 ft 69 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 11.970000, 43.270000

Auckland (AKL) to Obock (OBC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Obock Airport (OBC) in Obock, Djibouti is 14,454 kilometers (8,982 miles / 7,805 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 Djibouti. 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 06:49 in Auckland, it's 20:49 in Obock. 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 Obock (OBC) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 129° (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 Obock Airport (OBC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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