AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
16,108 km
10,009 miles
WHF
Wadi Halfa
Sudan
Distance
16,108 km
10,009 mi / 8,698 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
255°
west southwest

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AKL WHF
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Wadi Halfa Airport
IATA Code AKL WHF
ICAO Code NZAA HSSW
City Auckland Wadi Halfa
Country New Zealand Sudan
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 23 ft 961 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 21.800000, 31.520000

Auckland (AKL) to Wadi Halfa (WHF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Wadi Halfa Airport (WHF) in Wadi Halfa, Sudan is 16,108 kilometers (10,009 miles / 8,698 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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 Sudan. 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 18:39 in Auckland, it's 07:39 in Wadi Halfa. 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 Wadi Halfa (WHF) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 124° (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 Wadi Halfa Airport (WHF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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