AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
14,975 km
9,305 miles
BSM
Amol
Iran
Distance
14,975 km
9,305 mi / 8,086 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
288°
west northwest

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AKL BSM
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Bishe Kola Air Base
IATA Code AKL BSM
ICAO Code NZAA OINJ
City Auckland Amol
Country New Zealand Iran
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Tehran
Elevation 23 ft -79 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 36.660000, 52.350000

Auckland (AKL) to Amol (BSM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Bishe Kola Air Base (BSM) in Amol, Iran is 14,975 kilometers (9,305 miles / 8,086 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 12:32 in Auckland, it's 03:02 in Amol. 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 Amol (BSM) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 109° (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 Bishe Kola Air Base (BSM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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