AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
15,599 km
9,693 miles
GNJ
Ganja
Azerbaijan
Distance
15,599 km
9,693 mi / 8,423 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL GNJ
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Ganja Airport
IATA Code AKL GNJ
ICAO Code NZAA UBBG
City Auckland Ganja
Country New Zealand Azerbaijan
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Baku
Elevation 23 ft 1,086 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 40.740000, 46.320000

Auckland (AKL) to Ganja (GNJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Ganja Airport (GNJ) in Ganja, Azerbaijan is 15,599 kilometers (9,693 miles / 8,423 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 Azerbaijan. 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 01:13 in Auckland, it's 16:13 in Ganja. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,063 feet between the two airports. Ganja Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Ganja (GNJ) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 102° (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 Ganja Airport (GNJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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