Kenya
New ZealandNairobi (NBO) to Auckland (AKL) shipping route.
14,631 km by air, about 19 h in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Nairobi (NBO) and Auckland (AKL)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Nairobi (NBO)AirAuckland (AKL)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 14,631 km (9,091 mi) |
| Straight line | 13,934 km |
| Flight time | 19 h |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Nairobi (NBO) to Auckland (AKL) shipping route by air
Air cargo from NBO to AKL flies about 14,631 km, south east from Nairobi (NBO), Kenya to Auckland (AKL), New Zealand. On a straight great circle the airports are 13,934 km apart.
Flight time is about 19 h 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 NBO to AKL 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 Nairobi to Auckland saves money. The shipment crosses from Kenya into New Zealand, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 69 routes from Nairobi (NBO) in this directory, Auckland (AKL) is the 63rd shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Nairobi: Memphis (14,047 km), Anchorage (14,000 km) and Atlanta (13,600 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Auckland (AKL)?
14,631 km along the flight path (13,934 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Nairobi (NBO) to Auckland (AKL)?
About 19 h 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 Auckland (AKL) to Nairobi (NBO) 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.