AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
13,837 km
8,598 miles
RNM
Ghaba
Oman
Distance
13,837 km
8,598 mi / 7,471 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
272°
west

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AKL RNM
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Qarn Alam Airport
IATA Code AKL RNM
ICAO Code NZAA OOGB
City Auckland Ghaba
Country New Zealand Oman
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Muscat
Elevation 23 ft 443 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 21.380000, 57.050000

Auckland (AKL) to Ghaba (RNM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Qarn Alam Airport (RNM) in Ghaba, Oman is 13,837 kilometers (8,598 miles / 7,471 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 Oman. 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 12:17 in Auckland, it's 03:17 in Ghaba. With a 9-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 Ghaba (RNM) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 121° (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 Qarn Alam Airport (RNM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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