AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
15,942 km
9,906 miles
KUT
Kutaisi
Georgia
Distance
15,942 km
9,906 mi / 8,608 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
293°
west northwest

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AKL KUT
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Kopitnari Airport
IATA Code AKL KUT
ICAO Code NZAA UGKO
City Auckland Kutaisi
Country New Zealand Georgia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Tbilisi
Elevation 23 ft 223 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 42.180000, 42.480000

Auckland (AKL) to Kutaisi (KUT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Kopitnari Airport (KUT) in Kutaisi, Georgia is 15,942 kilometers (9,906 miles / 8,608 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:08 in Auckland, it's 18:08 in Kutaisi. With a 9-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 Kutaisi (KUT) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 98° (east). 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 Kopitnari Airport (KUT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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