AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
8,931 km
5,550 miles
QUT
Utsunomiya Airport
Japan
Distance
8,931 km
5,550 mi / 4,823 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
332°
north northwest

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AKL QUT
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Utsunomiya Airport
IATA Code AKL QUT
ICAO Code NZAA RJTU
City Auckland N/A
Country New Zealand Japan
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 23 ft 334 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 36.510000, 139.870000

Auckland (AKL) to Utsunomiya Airport (QUT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Utsunomiya Airport (QUT) in Utsunomiya Airport, Japan is 8,931 kilometers (5,550 miles / 4,823 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Japan. 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 17:34 in Auckland, it's 13:34 in Utsunomiya Airport. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Utsunomiya Airport (QUT) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 152° (south 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 Utsunomiya Airport (QUT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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