AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
15,173 km
9,428 miles
AQI
Qaisumah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
15,173 km
9,428 mi / 8,193 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

AKL AQI
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Hafr Al Batin Airport
IATA Code AKL AQI
ICAO Code NZAA OEPA
City Auckland Qaisumah
Country New Zealand Saudi Arabia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 23 ft 1,174 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 28.340000, 46.130000

Auckland (AKL) to Qaisumah (AQI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Hafr Al Batin Airport (AQI) in Qaisumah, Saudi Arabia is 15,173 kilometers (9,428 miles / 8,193 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:43 in Auckland, it's 22:43 in Qaisumah. With a 10-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 1,151 feet between the two airports. Hafr Al Batin Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Qaisumah (AQI) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 115° (east 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 Hafr Al Batin Airport (AQI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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