AHB
Abha
Saudi Arabia
14,922 km
9,272 miles
AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
Distance
14,922 km
9,272 mi / 8,057 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
124°
southeast

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AHB AKL
Airport Name Abha Regional Airport Auckland International Airport
IATA Code AHB AKL
ICAO Code OEAB NZAA
City Abha Auckland
Country Saudi Arabia New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 6,858 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 18.240000, 42.660000 -37.010000, 174.790000

Abha (AHB) to Auckland (AKL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abha Regional Airport (AHB) in Abha, Saudi Arabia to Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand is 14,922 kilometers (9,272 miles / 8,057 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

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 Saudi Arabia with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:05 in Abha, it's 18:05 in Auckland. 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 6,835 feet between the two airports. Auckland International Airport sits lower than Abha Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Auckland (AKL) to Abha (AHB) follows a heading of 259° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Abha Regional Airport (AHB) and Auckland International Airport (AKL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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