New Zealand
South AfricaAuckland (AKL) to Johannesburg (JNB) shipping route.
12,778 km by air, about 16 h 42 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Auckland (AKL) and Johannesburg (JNB)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Auckland (AKL)AirJohannesburg (JNB)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 12,778 km (7,940 mi) |
| Straight line | 12,169 km |
| Flight time | 16 h 42 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Auckland (AKL) to Johannesburg (JNB) shipping route by air
Air cargo from AKL to JNB flies about 12,778 km, south west from Auckland (AKL), New Zealand to Johannesburg (JNB), South Africa. On a straight great circle the airports are 12,169 km apart.
Flight time is about 16 h 42 min at 800 km/h block speed. On a route this long many freighters make a technical stop for fuel, so the shipment may land somewhere in between. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
We have no direct flight data for AKL to JNB this week. Cargo on such pairs usually connects through a hub, which adds a day or more to the transit time.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on Auckland to Johannesburg saves money. The shipment crosses from New Zealand into South Africa, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 69 routes from Auckland (AKL) in this directory, Johannesburg (JNB) is the 35th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Auckland: Campinas (12,628 km), Sao Paulo (12,626 km) and Dallas (12,586 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Auckland (AKL) to Johannesburg (JNB)?
12,778 km along the flight path (12,169 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Auckland (AKL) to Johannesburg (JNB)?
About 16 h 42 min of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Johannesburg (JNB) to Auckland (AKL) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.