AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
12,524 km
7,782 miles
BHU
Bhavnagar
India
Distance
12,524 km
7,782 mi / 6,763 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
281°
west

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AKL BHU
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Bhavnagar Airport
IATA Code AKL BHU
ICAO Code NZAA VABV
City Auckland Bhavnagar
Country New Zealand India
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 23 ft 44 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 21.750000, 72.190000

Auckland (AKL) to Bhavnagar (BHU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Bhavnagar Airport (BHU) in Bhavnagar, India is 12,524 kilometers (7,782 miles / 6,763 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 22:30 in Auckland, it's 15:00 in Bhavnagar. 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 Bhavnagar (BHU) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 122° (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 Bhavnagar Airport (BHU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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