AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
14,819 km
9,208 miles
QJB
Jubail
Saudi Arabia
Distance
14,819 km
9,208 mi / 8,002 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
274°
west

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AKL QJB
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Jubail Airport
IATA Code AKL QJB
ICAO Code NZAA OEJB
City Auckland Jubail
Country New Zealand Saudi Arabia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 23 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 27.040000, 49.410000

Auckland (AKL) to Jubail (QJB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Jubail Airport (QJB) in Jubail, Saudi Arabia is 14,819 kilometers (9,208 miles / 8,002 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 01:33 in Auckland, it's 15:33 in Jubail. 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.

The return flight from Jubail (QJB) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 117° (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 Jubail Airport (QJB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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