AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
8,591 km
5,338 miles
DNA
Kadena Air Base
Japan
Distance
8,591 km
5,338 mi / 4,639 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL DNA
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Kadena Air Base
IATA Code AKL DNA
ICAO Code NZAA RODN
City Auckland N/A
Country New Zealand Japan
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 23 ft 143 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 26.360000, 127.770000

Auckland (AKL) to Kadena Air Base (DNA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Kadena Air Base (DNA) in Kadena Air Base, Japan is 8,591 kilometers (5,338 miles / 4,639 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Japan. 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 23:31 in Auckland, it's 19:31 in Kadena Air Base. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kadena Air Base (DNA) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 143° (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 Kadena Air Base (DNA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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