AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
15,762 km
9,794 miles
BJF
Båtsfjord
Norway
Distance
15,762 km
9,794 mi / 8,511 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
342°
north northwest

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AKL BJF
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Båtsfjord Airport
IATA Code AKL BJF
ICAO Code NZAA ENBS
City Auckland Båtsfjord
Country New Zealand Norway
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Oslo
Elevation 23 ft 490 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 70.600000, 29.690000

Auckland (AKL) to Båtsfjord (BJF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Båtsfjord Airport (BJF) in Båtsfjord, Norway is 15,762 kilometers (9,794 miles / 8,511 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:28 in Auckland, it's 18:28 in Båtsfjord. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Båtsfjord (BJF) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 48° (northeast). 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 Båtsfjord Airport (BJF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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