AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
13,293 km
8,260 miles
BXJ
Aima Ata
Kazakhstan
Distance
13,293 km
8,260 mi / 7,178 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
304°
northwest

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AKL BXJ
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Boralday Airport
IATA Code AKL BXJ
ICAO Code NZAA UAAR
City Auckland Aima Ata
Country New Zealand Kazakhstan
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Almaty
Elevation 23 ft 2,344 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 43.350000, 76.880000

Auckland (AKL) to Aima Ata (BXJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Boralday Airport (BXJ) in Aima Ata, Kazakhstan is 13,293 kilometers (8,260 miles / 7,178 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Kazakhstan. 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 02:58 in Auckland, it's 18:58 in Aima Ata. With a 8-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 2,321 feet between the two airports. Boralday Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Aima Ata (BXJ) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 115° (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 Boralday Airport (BXJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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