AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
17,295 km
10,747 miles
TOB
Tobruk
Libya
Distance
17,295 km
10,747 mi / 9,339 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
267°
west

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AKL TOB
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport
IATA Code AKL TOB
ICAO Code NZAA HLGN
City Auckland Tobruk
Country New Zealand Libya
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 23 ft 519 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 31.860000, 23.910000

Auckland (AKL) to Tobruk (TOB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport (TOB) in Tobruk, Libya is 17,295 kilometers (10,747 miles / 9,339 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 05:55 in Auckland, it's 18:55 in Tobruk. 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 Tobruk (TOB) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 110° (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 Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport (TOB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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