AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
13,281 km
8,252 miles
ZGM
Ngoma
Zambia
Distance
13,281 km
8,252 mi / 7,171 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
215°
southwest

Airport Comparison

AKL ZGM
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Ngoma Airport
IATA Code AKL ZGM
ICAO Code NZAA FLNA
City Auckland Ngoma
Country New Zealand Zambia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 23 ft 3,400 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -15.970000, 25.930000

Auckland (AKL) to Ngoma (ZGM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Ngoma Airport (ZGM) in Ngoma, Zambia is 13,281 kilometers (8,252 miles / 7,171 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.

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 Zambia. 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 08:51 in Auckland, it's 21:51 in Ngoma. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,377 feet between the two airports. Ngoma Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Ngoma (ZGM) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 152° (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 Ngoma Airport (ZGM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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