AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
9,653 km
5,998 miles
UTH
Udon Thani
Thailand
Distance
9,653 km
5,998 mi / 5,212 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL UTH
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Udon Thani Airport
IATA Code AKL UTH
ICAO Code NZAA VTUD
City Auckland Udon Thani
Country New Zealand Thailand
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 23 ft 579 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 17.390000, 102.790000

Auckland (AKL) to Udon Thani (UTH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Udon Thani Airport (UTH) in Udon Thani, Thailand is 9,653 kilometers (5,998 miles / 5,212 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 Thailand. 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 11:20 in Auckland, it's 05:20 in Udon Thani. With a 6-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 Udon Thani (UTH) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 130° (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 Udon Thani Airport (UTH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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