AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
13,946 km
8,666 miles
WJR
Wajir
Kenya
Distance
13,946 km
8,666 mi / 7,530 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
241°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

AKL WJR
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Wajir Airport
IATA Code AKL WJR
ICAO Code NZAA HKWJ
City Auckland Wajir
Country New Zealand Kenya
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 23 ft 770 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 1.730000, 40.090000

Auckland (AKL) to Wajir (WJR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Wajir Airport (WJR) in Wajir, Kenya is 13,946 kilometers (8,666 miles / 7,530 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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 Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:37 in Auckland, it's 05:37 in Wajir. 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.

The return flight from Wajir (WJR) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 136° (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 Wajir Airport (WJR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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