AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
12,808 km
7,958 miles
KTP
Tinson Pen
Jamaica
Distance
12,808 km
7,958 mi / 6,916 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
86°
east

Airport Comparison

AKL KTP
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Tinson Pen Airport
IATA Code AKL KTP
ICAO Code NZAA MKTP
City Auckland Tinson Pen
Country New Zealand Jamaica
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Jamaica
Elevation 23 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 17.990000, -76.820000

Auckland (AKL) to Tinson Pen (KTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Tinson Pen Airport (KTP) in Tinson Pen, Jamaica is 12,808 kilometers (7,958 miles / 6,916 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:26 in Auckland, it's 13:26 in Tinson Pen. With a 18-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 Tinson Pen (KTP) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 237° (west southwest). 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 Tinson Pen Airport (KTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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