AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
13,764 km
8,553 miles
OAZ
Camp Bastion Airport
Afghanistan
Distance
13,764 km
8,553 mi / 7,432 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
287°
west northwest

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AKL OAZ
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Camp Bastion Airport
IATA Code AKL OAZ
ICAO Code NZAA OAZI
City Auckland N/A
Country New Zealand Afghanistan
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Kabul
Elevation 23 ft 2,943 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 31.860000, 64.220000

Auckland (AKL) to Camp Bastion Airport (OAZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Camp Bastion Airport (OAZ) in Camp Bastion Airport, Afghanistan is 13,764 kilometers (8,553 miles / 7,432 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 01:21 in Auckland, it's 16:51 in Camp Bastion Airport. 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 2,920 feet between the two airports. Camp Bastion Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Camp Bastion Airport (OAZ) 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 Camp Bastion Airport (OAZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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