AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
14,076 km
8,747 miles
NUU
Nakuru
Kenya
Distance
14,076 km
8,747 mi / 7,601 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
235°
southwest

Airport Comparison

AKL NUU
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Nakuru Airport
IATA Code AKL NUU
ICAO Code NZAA HKNK
City Auckland Nakuru
Country New Zealand Kenya
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 23 ft 6,200 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -0.300000, 36.160000

Auckland (AKL) to Nakuru (NUU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Nakuru Airport (NUU) in Nakuru, Kenya is 14,076 kilometers (8,747 miles / 7,601 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 235°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:37 in Auckland, it's 18:37 in Nakuru. With a 10-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 6,177 feet between the two airports. Nakuru Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nakuru (NUU) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 139° (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 Nakuru Airport (NUU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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