AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
12,487 km
7,759 miles
UEL
Quelimane
Mozambique
Distance
12,487 km
7,759 mi / 6,743 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
224°
southwest

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AKL UEL
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Quelimane Airport
IATA Code AKL UEL
ICAO Code NZAA FQQL
City Auckland Quelimane
Country New Zealand Mozambique
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Maputo
Elevation 23 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -17.860000, 36.870000

Auckland (AKL) to Quelimane (UEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Quelimane Airport (UEL) in Quelimane, Mozambique is 12,487 kilometers (7,759 miles / 6,743 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 224°.

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 Mozambique. 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 05:40 in Auckland, it's 18:40 in Quelimane. 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 Quelimane (UEL) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 145° (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 Quelimane Airport (UEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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