AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
13,155 km
8,174 miles
BCA
Baracoa
Cuba
Distance
13,155 km
8,174 mi / 7,103 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

AKL BCA
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Gustavo Rizo Airport
IATA Code AKL BCA
ICAO Code NZAA MUBA
City Auckland Baracoa
Country New Zealand Cuba
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Havana
Elevation 23 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 20.370000, -74.510000

Auckland (AKL) to Baracoa (BCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Gustavo Rizo Airport (BCA) in Baracoa, Cuba is 13,155 kilometers (8,174 miles / 7,103 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 Cuba. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:09 in Auckland, it's 12:09 in Baracoa. With a 18-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 Baracoa (BCA) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 238° (west southwest). 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 Gustavo Rizo Airport (BCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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