AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
14,034 km
8,720 miles
KEU
Keekorok
Kenya
Distance
14,034 km
8,720 mi / 7,578 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
234°
southwest

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AKL KEU
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Keekorok Airport
IATA Code AKL KEU
ICAO Code NZAA HKKE
City Auckland Keekorok
Country New Zealand Kenya
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 23 ft 5,800 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -1.580000, 35.250000

Auckland (AKL) to Keekorok (KEU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Keekorok Airport (KEU) in Keekorok, Kenya is 14,034 kilometers (8,720 miles / 7,578 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.

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 Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:28 in Auckland, it's 19:28 in Keekorok. With a 10-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 5,777 feet between the two airports. Keekorok 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 Keekorok (KEU) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 140° (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 Keekorok Airport (KEU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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