AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
12,821 km
7,967 miles
SXN
Sua Pan Airport
Botswana
Distance
12,821 km
7,967 mi / 6,923 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
213°
south southwest

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AKL SXN
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Sua Pan Airport
IATA Code AKL SXN
ICAO Code NZAA FBSN
City Auckland N/A
Country New Zealand Botswana
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 23 ft 2,985 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -20.550000, 26.120000

Auckland (AKL) to Sua Pan Airport (SXN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Sua Pan Airport (SXN) in Sua Pan Airport, Botswana is 12,821 kilometers (7,967 miles / 6,923 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying south southwest at a heading of 213°.

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 Botswana. 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 11:46 in Auckland, it's 00:46 in Sua Pan Airport. 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 2,962 feet between the two airports. Sua Pan Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Sua Pan Airport (SXN) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 153° (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 Sua Pan Airport (SXN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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