AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
12,575 km
7,814 miles
TIB
Tibu
Colombia
Distance
12,575 km
7,814 mi / 6,790 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
97°
east

Airport Comparison

AKL TIB
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Tibu Airport
IATA Code AKL TIB
ICAO Code NZAA SKTB
City Auckland Tibu
Country New Zealand Colombia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Bogota
Elevation 23 ft 194 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 8.630000, -72.730000

Auckland (AKL) to Tibu (TIB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Tibu Airport (TIB) in Tibu, Colombia is 12,575 kilometers (7,814 miles / 6,790 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:02 in Auckland, it's 09:02 in Tibu. With a 18-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 Tibu (TIB) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 233° (southwest). 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 Tibu Airport (TIB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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