AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
15,581 km
9,682 miles
POG
Port Gentil
Gabon
Distance
15,581 km
9,682 mi / 8,413 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
202°
south southwest

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AKL POG
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Port Gentil Airport
IATA Code AKL POG
ICAO Code NZAA FOOG
City Auckland Port Gentil
Country New Zealand Gabon
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Libreville
Elevation 23 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -0.710000, 8.750000

Auckland (AKL) to Port Gentil (POG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Port Gentil Airport (POG) in Port Gentil, Gabon is 15,581 kilometers (9,682 miles / 8,413 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southwest at a heading of 202°.

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 Gabon. 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 05:52 in Auckland, it's 17:52 in Port Gentil. 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.

The return flight from Port Gentil (POG) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 163° (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 Port Gentil Airport (POG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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