AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,915 km
7,404 miles
BWA
Bhairawa
Nepal
Distance
11,915 km
7,404 mi / 6,434 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.25h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL BWA
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Bhairahawa Airport
IATA Code AKL BWA
ICAO Code NZAA VNBW
City Auckland Bhairawa
Country New Zealand Nepal
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 23 ft 358 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 27.510000, 83.420000

Auckland (AKL) to Bhairawa (BWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Bhairahawa Airport (BWA) in Bhairawa, Nepal is 11,915 kilometers (7,404 miles / 6,434 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 Nepal. 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 08:16 in Auckland, it's 01:01 in Bhairawa. With a 7.25-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 Bhairawa (BWA) 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 Bhairahawa Airport (BWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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