AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,968 km
7,437 miles
JMO
Jomsom
Nepal
Distance
11,968 km
7,437 mi / 6,462 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.25h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
293°
west northwest

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AKL JMO
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Jomsom Airport
IATA Code AKL JMO
ICAO Code NZAA VNJS
City Auckland Jomsom
Country New Zealand Nepal
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 23 ft 9,000 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 28.780000, 83.720000

Auckland (AKL) to Jomsom (JMO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Jomsom Airport (JMO) in Jomsom, Nepal is 11,968 kilometers (7,437 miles / 6,462 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 01:28 in Auckland, it's 18:13 in Jomsom. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,977 feet between the two airports. Jomsom Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Jomsom (JMO) 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 Jomsom Airport (JMO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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