AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
17,906 km
11,126 miles
SRX
Sirt
Libya
Distance
17,906 km
11,126 mi / 9,668 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
258°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

AKL SRX
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Gardabya Airport
IATA Code AKL SRX
ICAO Code NZAA HLGD
City Auckland Sirt
Country New Zealand Libya
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 23 ft 267 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 31.060000, 16.590000

Auckland (AKL) to Sirt (SRX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Gardabya Airport (SRX) in Sirt, Libya is 17,906 kilometers (11,126 miles / 9,668 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 Libya. 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 13:31 in Auckland, it's 02:31 in Sirt. 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.

The return flight from Sirt (SRX) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 114° (east 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 Gardabya Airport (SRX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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