AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
17,877 km
11,108 miles
TIY
Tidjikja
Mauritania
Distance
17,877 km
11,108 mi / 9,653 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
162°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

AKL TIY
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Tidjikja Airport
IATA Code AKL TIY
ICAO Code NZAA GQND
City Auckland Tidjikja
Country New Zealand Mauritania
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 23 ft 1,363 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 18.570000, -11.420000

Auckland (AKL) to Tidjikja (TIY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Tidjikja Airport (TIY) in Tidjikja, Mauritania is 17,877 kilometers (11,108 miles / 9,653 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southeast at a heading of 162°.

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 Mauritania. 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 09:33 in Auckland, it's 20:33 in Tidjikja. With a 13-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 1,340 feet between the two airports. Tidjikja Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Tidjikja (TIY) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 195° (south 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 Tidjikja Airport (TIY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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