AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
17,173 km
10,671 miles
JKL
Kalymnos Island
Greece
Distance
17,173 km
10,671 mi / 9,273 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
280°
west

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AKL JKL
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Kalymnos Airport
IATA Code AKL JKL
ICAO Code NZAA LGKY
City Auckland Kalymnos Island
Country New Zealand Greece
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Athens
Elevation 23 ft 771 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 36.960000, 26.940000

Auckland (AKL) to Kalymnos Island (JKL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Kalymnos Airport (JKL) in Kalymnos Island, Greece is 17,173 kilometers (10,671 miles / 9,273 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 Greece. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:55 in Auckland, it's 00:55 in Kalymnos Island. With a 11-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 Kalymnos Island (JKL) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 100° (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 Kalymnos Airport (JKL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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