AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
14,837 km
9,219 miles
WAE
Wadi Al Dawasir Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
14,837 km
9,219 mi / 8,011 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
264°
west

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AKL WAE
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Wadi Al Dawasir Airport
IATA Code AKL WAE
ICAO Code NZAA OEWD
City Auckland N/A
Country New Zealand Saudi Arabia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 23 ft 2,062 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 20.500000, 45.200000

Auckland (AKL) to Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) in Wadi Al Dawasir Airport, Saudi Arabia is 14,837 kilometers (9,219 miles / 8,011 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 23:01 in Auckland, it's 13:01 in Wadi Al Dawasir Airport. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,039 feet between the two airports. Wadi Al Dawasir Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 122° (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 Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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