AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
12,819 km
7,966 miles
OCJ
Ocho Rios
Jamaica
Distance
12,819 km
7,966 mi / 6,922 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
85°
east

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AKL OCJ
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Boscobel Aerodrome
IATA Code AKL OCJ
ICAO Code NZAA MKBS
City Auckland Ocho Rios
Country New Zealand Jamaica
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Jamaica
Elevation 23 ft 90 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 18.400000, -76.970000

Auckland (AKL) to Ocho Rios (OCJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Boscobel Aerodrome (OCJ) in Ocho Rios, Jamaica is 12,819 kilometers (7,966 miles / 6,922 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:13 in Auckland, it's 20:13 in Ocho Rios. With a 18-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Ocho Rios (OCJ) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 237° (west southwest). 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 Boscobel Aerodrome (OCJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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