The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Kiruna Airport (KRN) in Kiruna Airport, Sweden is 16,238 kilometers (10,090 miles / 8,768 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 Sweden. 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 05:40 in Auckland, it's 17:40 in Kiruna Airport. With a 12-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 1,485 feet between the two airports. Kiruna Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Kiruna Airport (KRN) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 38° (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 Kiruna Airport (KRN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.