AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,765 km
7,311 miles
SIF
Simara
Nepal
Distance
11,765 km
7,311 mi / 6,353 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.25h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL SIF
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Simara Airport
IATA Code AKL SIF
ICAO Code NZAA VNSI
City Auckland Simara
Country New Zealand Nepal
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 23 ft 450 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 27.160000, 84.980000

Auckland (AKL) to Simara (SIF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Simara Airport (SIF) in Simara, Nepal is 11,765 kilometers (7,311 miles / 6,353 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 Nepal. 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 08:44 in Auckland, it's 01:29 in Simara. With a 7.25-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 Simara (SIF) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 124° (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 Simara Airport (SIF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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