AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
12,410 km
7,711 miles
HBU
Bulgan Sum Airport
Mongolia
Distance
12,410 km
7,711 mi / 6,701 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
312°
northwest

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AKL HBU
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Bulgan Sum Airport
IATA Code AKL HBU
ICAO Code NZAA ZMBS
City Auckland N/A
Country New Zealand Mongolia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Hovd
Elevation 23 ft 3,921 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 46.100000, 91.580000

Auckland (AKL) to Bulgan Sum Airport (HBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Bulgan Sum Airport (HBU) in Bulgan Sum Airport, Mongolia is 12,410 kilometers (7,711 miles / 6,701 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 Mongolia. 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 06:29 in Auckland, it's 00:29 in Bulgan Sum Airport. With a 6-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 3,898 feet between the two airports. Bulgan Sum Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Bulgan Sum Airport (HBU) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 121° (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 Bulgan Sum Airport (HBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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