AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
9,124 km
5,669 miles
LGK
Langkawi
Malaysia
Distance
9,124 km
5,669 mi / 4,927 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
284°
west northwest

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AKL LGK
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Langkawi International Airport
IATA Code AKL LGK
ICAO Code NZAA WMKL
City Auckland Langkawi
Country New Zealand Malaysia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 23 ft 29 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 6.330000, 99.730000

Auckland (AKL) to Langkawi (LGK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) in Langkawi, Malaysia is 9,124 kilometers (5,669 miles / 4,927 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 Malaysia. 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 16:35 in Auckland, it's 11:35 in Langkawi. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Langkawi (LGK) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 129° (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 Langkawi International Airport (LGK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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