AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
16,005 km
9,945 miles
BUS
Batumi
Georgia
Distance
16,005 km
9,945 mi / 8,642 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL BUS
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Batumi International Airport
IATA Code AKL BUS
ICAO Code NZAA UGSB
City Auckland Batumi
Country New Zealand Georgia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Tbilisi
Elevation 23 ft 105 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 41.610000, 41.600000

Auckland (AKL) to Batumi (BUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Batumi International Airport (BUS) in Batumi, Georgia is 16,005 kilometers (9,945 miles / 8,642 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 Georgia. 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 05:05 in Auckland, it's 20:05 in Batumi. With a 9-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 Batumi (BUS) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 99° (east). 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 Batumi International Airport (BUS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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