AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
9,486 km
5,894 miles
KAW
Kawthoung
Myanmar
Distance
9,486 km
5,894 mi / 5,122 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
286°
west northwest

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AKL KAW
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Kawthoung Airport
IATA Code AKL KAW
ICAO Code NZAA VYKT
City Auckland Kawthoung
Country New Zealand Myanmar
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Yangon
Elevation 23 ft 180 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 10.050000, 98.540000

Auckland (AKL) to Kawthoung (KAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Kawthoung Airport (KAW) in Kawthoung, Myanmar is 9,486 kilometers (5,894 miles / 5,122 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 Myanmar. 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 08:11 in Auckland, it's 01:41 in Kawthoung. With a 6.5-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 Kawthoung (KAW) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 129° (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 Kawthoung Airport (KAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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