AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
13,146 km
8,169 miles
BMS
Brumado
Brazil
Distance
13,146 km
8,169 mi / 7,098 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
139°
southeast

Airport Comparison

AKL BMS
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Socrates Mariani Bittencourt Airport
IATA Code AKL BMS
ICAO Code NZAA SNBU
City Auckland Brumado
Country New Zealand Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Bahia
Elevation 23 ft 1,673 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -14.260000, -41.820000

Auckland (AKL) to Brumado (BMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Socrates Mariani Bittencourt Airport (BMS) in Brumado, Brazil is 13,146 kilometers (8,169 miles / 7,098 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southeast at a heading of 139°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:33 in Auckland, it's 20:33 in Brumado. With a 16-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,650 feet between the two airports. Socrates Mariani Bittencourt Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Brumado (BMS) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 213° (south 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 Socrates Mariani Bittencourt Airport (BMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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