AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,830 km
7,351 miles
KBK
Kushinagar Airport
India
Distance
11,830 km
7,351 mi / 6,388 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
291°
west northwest

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AKL KBK
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Kushinagar Airport
IATA Code AKL KBK
ICAO Code NZAA VEKI
City Auckland N/A
Country New Zealand India
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 23 ft 263 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 26.770000, 83.900000

Auckland (AKL) to Kushinagar Airport (KBK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Kushinagar Airport (KBK) in Kushinagar Airport, India is 11,830 kilometers (7,351 miles / 6,388 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 India. 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 02:52 in Auckland, it's 19:22 in Kushinagar Airport. With a 7.5-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 Kushinagar Airport (KBK) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 124° (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 Kushinagar Airport (KBK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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