# Distance from Al Ain (AAN) to Auckland (AKL)

> 14,125 km · estimated flight time 18h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 14,125 km / 8,777 mi / 7,627 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 18h
- **Heading**: 119° (east southeast)
- **Return heading**: 274° (west)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United Arab Emirates) → New Zealand
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +8h (When it's 16:06 in Al Ain, it's 00:06 in Auckland)
- **Elevation difference**: 846 ft (AKL is lower than AAN)

## Airports

### [Al Ain International Airport (AAN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/aan-al-ain-al-ain-international-airport/1ef266df-808d-6ad6-898c-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
- ICAO: OMAL
- Timezone: Asia/Dubai
- Coordinates: 24.260000, 55.610000
- Elevation: 869 ft

### [Auckland International Airport (AKL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/akl-auckland-auckland-international-airport/1ef266df-763b-69fc-9471-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Auckland, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZAA
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -37.010000, 174.790000
- Elevation: 23 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 16:06 in Al Ain, it's 00:06 in Auckland.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Al Ain International Airport (AAN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/aan-al-ain-al-ain-international-airport/1ef266df-808d-6ad6-898c-06bb2780ed98)
- [Auckland International Airport (AKL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/akl-auckland-auckland-international-airport/1ef266df-763b-69fc-9471-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)