AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
15,033 km
9,341 miles
BHH
Bisha Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
15,033 km
9,341 mi / 8,117 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
261°
west

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AKL BHH
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Bisha Airport
IATA Code AKL BHH
ICAO Code NZAA OEBH
City Auckland N/A
Country New Zealand Saudi Arabia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 23 ft 3,887 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 19.980000, 42.620000

Auckland (AKL) to Bisha Airport (BHH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Bisha Airport (BHH) in Bisha Airport, Saudi Arabia is 15,033 kilometers (9,341 miles / 8,117 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 07:48 in Auckland, it's 21:48 in Bisha Airport. 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 3,864 feet between the two airports. Bisha Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Bisha Airport (BHH) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 123° (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 Bisha Airport (BHH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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