AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
16,849 km
10,469 miles
KDL
Kardla
Estonia
Distance
16,849 km
10,469 mi / 9,098 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL KDL
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Kardla Airport
IATA Code AKL KDL
ICAO Code NZAA EEKA
City Auckland Kardla
Country New Zealand Estonia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Tallinn
Elevation 23 ft 18 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 58.990000, 22.830000

Auckland (AKL) to Kardla (KDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Kardla Airport (KDL) in Kardla, Estonia is 16,849 kilometers (10,469 miles / 9,098 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 Estonia. 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 04:31 in Auckland, it's 17:31 in Kardla. 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 Kardla (KDL) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 52° (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 Kardla Airport (KDL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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