AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
9,742 km
6,053 miles
WKJ
Wakkanai
Japan
Distance
9,742 km
6,053 mi / 5,260 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
338°
north northwest

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AKL WKJ
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Wakkanai Airport
IATA Code AKL WKJ
ICAO Code NZAA RJCW
City Auckland Wakkanai
Country New Zealand Japan
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 23 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 45.400000, 141.800000

Auckland (AKL) to Wakkanai (WKJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) in Wakkanai, Japan is 9,742 kilometers (6,053 miles / 5,260 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 Japan. 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 13:19 in Auckland, it's 09:19 in Wakkanai. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Wakkanai (WKJ) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 154° (south 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 Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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