AUS
Austin
United States
14,702 km
9,135 miles
MGQ
Mogadishu
Somalia
Distance
14,702 km
9,135 mi / 7,939 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
54°
northeast

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AUS MGQ
Airport Name Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Aden Adde International Airport
IATA Code AUS MGQ
ICAO Code KAUS HCMM
City Austin Mogadishu
Country United States Somalia
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation 542 ft 29 ft
Coordinates 30.190000, -97.670000 2.010000, 45.300000

Austin (AUS) to Mogadishu (MGQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) in Austin, United States to Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) in Mogadishu, Somalia is 14,702 kilometers (9,135 miles / 7,939 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 United States with Somalia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:13 in Austin, it's 15:13 in Mogadishu. With a 9-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 Mogadishu (MGQ) to Austin (AUS) follows a heading of 315° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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