AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
16,540 km
10,277 miles
KAU
Kauhava
Finland
Distance
16,540 km
10,277 mi / 8,931 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL KAU
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Kauhava Airport
IATA Code AKL KAU
ICAO Code NZAA EFKA
City Auckland Kauhava
Country New Zealand Finland
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 23 ft 151 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 63.130000, 23.050000

Auckland (AKL) to Kauhava (KAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Kauhava Airport (KAU) in Kauhava, Finland is 16,540 kilometers (10,277 miles / 8,931 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 Finland. 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 04:54 in Auckland, it's 17:54 in Kauhava. 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 Kauhava (KAU) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 47° (northeast). 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 Kauhava Airport (KAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.