AAW
Abbottabad
Pakistan
13,128 km
8,157 miles
AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
Distance
13,128 km
8,157 mi / 7,089 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Asia/Karachi
Heading
118°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

AAW AKL
Airport Name Abbottabad Airport Auckland International Airport
IATA Code AAW AKL
ICAO Code OPAB NZAA
City Abbottabad Auckland
Country Pakistan New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Karachi Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 4,072 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 34.200000, 73.250000 -37.010000, 174.790000

Abbottabad (AAW) to Auckland (AKL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abbottabad Airport (AAW) in Abbottabad, Pakistan to Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand is 13,128 kilometers (8,157 miles / 7,089 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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 Pakistan with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:38 in Abbottabad, it's 04:38 in Auckland. With a 8-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 4,049 feet between the two airports. Auckland International Airport sits lower than Abbottabad Airport.

The return flight from Auckland (AKL) to Abbottabad (AAW) follows a heading of 293° (west 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 Abbottabad Airport (AAW) and Auckland International Airport (AKL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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