AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
15,076 km
9,368 miles
AWZ
Ahwaz
Iran
Distance
15,076 km
9,368 mi / 8,140 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
279°
west

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AKL AWZ
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Ahwaz Airport
IATA Code AKL AWZ
ICAO Code NZAA OIAW
City Auckland Ahwaz
Country New Zealand Iran
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Tehran
Elevation 23 ft 66 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 31.340000, 48.760000

Auckland (AKL) to Ahwaz (AWZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Ahwaz Airport (AWZ) in Ahwaz, Iran is 15,076 kilometers (9,368 miles / 8,140 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Iran. 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 20:37 in Auckland, it's 11:07 in Ahwaz. With a 9.5-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 Ahwaz (AWZ) 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 Ahwaz Airport (AWZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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