AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
12,007 km
7,461 miles
VJB
Xai-Xai
Mozambique
Distance
12,007 km
7,461 mi / 6,483 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
217°
southwest

Airport Comparison

AKL VJB
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Xai-Xai Airport
IATA Code AKL VJB
ICAO Code NZAA FQXA
City Auckland Xai-Xai
Country New Zealand Mozambique
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Maputo
Elevation 23 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -25.040000, 33.630000

Auckland (AKL) to Xai-Xai (VJB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Xai-Xai Airport (VJB) in Xai-Xai, Mozambique is 12,007 kilometers (7,461 miles / 6,483 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 217°.

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 04:47 in Auckland, it's 17:47 in Xai-Xai. 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 Xai-Xai (VJB) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 148° (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 Xai-Xai Airport (VJB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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