AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
4,142 km
2,574 miles
KUC
Kuria
Kiribati
Distance
4,142 km
2,574 mi / 2,237 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
358°
north

Airport Comparison

AKL KUC
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Kuria Airport
IATA Code AKL KUC
ICAO Code NZAA NGKT
City Auckland Kuria
Country New Zealand Kiribati
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 23 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 0.220000, 173.440000

Auckland (AKL) to Kuria (KUC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Kuria Airport (KUC) in Kuria, Kiribati is 4,142 kilometers (2,574 miles / 2,237 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Kiribati. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:26 in Auckland, it's 01:26 in Kuria.

The return flight from Kuria (KUC) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 178° (south). 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 Kuria Airport (KUC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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