KAT
Kaitaia
New Zealand
13,042 km
8,104 miles
MIA
Miami
United States
Distance
13,042 km
8,104 mi / 7,042 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
76°
east northeast

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KAT MIA
Airport Name Kaitaia Airport Miami International Airport
IATA Code KAT MIA
ICAO Code NZKT KMIA
City Kaitaia Miami
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/New_York
Elevation 270 ft 9 ft
Coordinates -35.070000, 173.280000 25.800000, -80.290000

Kaitaia (KAT) to Miami (MIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kaitaia Airport (KAT) in Kaitaia, New Zealand to Miami International Airport (MIA) in Miami, United States is 13,042 kilometers (8,104 miles / 7,042 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:17 in Kaitaia, it's 05:17 in Miami. With a 18-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 Miami (MIA) to Kaitaia (KAT) follows a heading of 242° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kaitaia Airport (KAT) and Miami International Airport (MIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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