AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
9,507 km
5,908 miles
KUV
Kunsan
South Korea
Distance
9,507 km
5,908 mi / 5,134 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL KUV
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Kunsan Air Base
IATA Code AKL KUV
ICAO Code NZAA RKJK
City Auckland Kunsan
Country New Zealand South Korea
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Seoul
Elevation 23 ft 29 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 35.900000, 126.620000

Auckland (AKL) to Kunsan (KUV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Kunsan Air Base (KUV) in Kunsan, South Korea is 9,507 kilometers (5,908 miles / 5,134 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 South Korea. 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 07:48 in Auckland, it's 03:48 in Kunsan. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kunsan (KUV) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 143° (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 Kunsan Air Base (KUV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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