AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
16,112 km
10,012 miles
SRH
Sarh
Chad
Distance
16,112 km
10,012 mi / 8,700 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
223°
southwest

Airport Comparison

AKL SRH
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Sarh Airport
IATA Code AKL SRH
ICAO Code NZAA FTTA
City Auckland Sarh
Country New Zealand Chad
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Ndjamena
Elevation 23 ft 1,198 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 9.140000, 18.370000

Auckland (AKL) to Sarh (SRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Sarh Airport (SRH) in Sarh, Chad is 16,112 kilometers (10,012 miles / 8,700 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.

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 21:51 in Auckland, it's 09:51 in Sarh. 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 1,175 feet between the two airports. Sarh Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Sarh (SRH) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 146° (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 Sarh Airport (SRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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