AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
13,229 km
8,220 miles
OTJ
Otjiwarongo
Namibia
Distance
13,229 km
8,220 mi / 7,143 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
204°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

AKL OTJ
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Otjiwarongo Airport
IATA Code AKL OTJ
ICAO Code NZAA FYOW
City Auckland Otjiwarongo
Country New Zealand Namibia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 23 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -20.430000, 16.660000

Auckland (AKL) to Otjiwarongo (OTJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Otjiwarongo Airport (OTJ) in Otjiwarongo, Namibia is 13,229 kilometers (8,220 miles / 7,143 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south southwest at a heading of 204°.

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 Namibia. 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 13:16 in Auckland, it's 02:16 in Otjiwarongo. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,836 feet between the two airports. Otjiwarongo Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Otjiwarongo (OTJ) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 160° (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 Otjiwarongo Airport (OTJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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