AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
9,007 km
5,597 miles
BWH
Butterworth
Malaysia
Distance
9,007 km
5,597 mi / 4,863 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
284°
west northwest

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AKL BWH
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Butterworth Airport
IATA Code AKL BWH
ICAO Code NZAA WMKB
City Auckland Butterworth
Country New Zealand Malaysia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 23 ft 11 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 5.470000, 100.390000

Auckland (AKL) to Butterworth (BWH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Butterworth Airport (BWH) in Butterworth, Malaysia is 9,007 kilometers (5,597 miles / 4,863 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 Malaysia. 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 14:54 in Auckland, it's 09:54 in Butterworth. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Butterworth (BWH) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 129° (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 Butterworth Airport (BWH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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