AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
16,216 km
10,076 miles
AQJ
Aqaba
Jordan
Distance
16,216 km
10,076 mi / 8,756 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
269°
west

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AKL AQJ
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Aqaba King Hussein International Airport
IATA Code AKL AQJ
ICAO Code NZAA OJAQ
City Auckland Aqaba
Country New Zealand Jordan
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Amman
Elevation 23 ft 175 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 29.610000, 35.020000

Auckland (AKL) to Aqaba (AQJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) in Aqaba, Jordan is 16,216 kilometers (10,076 miles / 8,756 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 Jordan. 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 22:35 in Auckland, it's 12:35 in Aqaba. 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 Aqaba (AQJ) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 113° (east 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 Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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