AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,256 km
6,994 miles
BBI
Bhubaneswar
India
Distance
11,256 km
6,994 mi / 6,078 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
287°
west northwest

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AKL BBI
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Biju Patnaik Airport
IATA Code AKL BBI
ICAO Code NZAA VEBS
City Auckland Bhubaneswar
Country New Zealand India
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 23 ft 138 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 20.240000, 85.820000

Auckland (AKL) to Bhubaneswar (BBI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Biju Patnaik Airport (BBI) in Bhubaneswar, India is 11,256 kilometers (6,994 miles / 6,078 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 India. 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 18:41 in Auckland, it's 11:11 in Bhubaneswar. With a 7.5-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 Bhubaneswar (BBI) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 126° (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 Biju Patnaik Airport (BBI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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