AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
15,238 km
9,469 miles
NUJ
Hamadan
Iran
Distance
15,238 km
9,469 mi / 8,228 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
284°
west northwest

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AKL NUJ
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Hamadan Air Base
IATA Code AKL NUJ
ICAO Code NZAA OIHS
City Auckland Hamadan
Country New Zealand Iran
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Tehran
Elevation 23 ft 5,609 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 35.210000, 48.650000

Auckland (AKL) to Hamadan (NUJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Hamadan Air Base (NUJ) in Hamadan, Iran is 15,238 kilometers (9,469 miles / 8,228 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 Iran. 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 09:43 in Auckland, it's 00:13 in Hamadan. With a 9.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,586 feet between the two airports. Hamadan Air Base sits higher than Auckland International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Hamadan (NUJ) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 109° (east 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 Hamadan Air Base (NUJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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