AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
13,491 km
8,383 miles
OAI
Bagram
Afghanistan
Distance
13,491 km
8,383 mi / 7,285 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL OAI
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Bagram Air Base
IATA Code AKL OAI
ICAO Code NZAA OAIX
City Auckland Bagram
Country New Zealand Afghanistan
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Kabul
Elevation 23 ft 4,895 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 34.950000, 69.270000

Auckland (AKL) to Bagram (OAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Bagram Air Base (OAI) in Bagram, Afghanistan is 13,491 kilometers (8,383 miles / 7,285 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 Afghanistan. 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 06:13 in Auckland, it's 21:43 in Bagram. With a 8.5-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 4,872 feet between the two airports. Bagram Air Base sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Bagram (OAI) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 116° (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 Bagram Air Base (OAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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