AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
17,717 km
11,009 miles
FSS
Kinloss
United Kingdom
Distance
17,717 km
11,009 mi / 9,566 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

AKL FSS
Airport Name Auckland International Airport RAF Kinloss
IATA Code AKL FSS
ICAO Code NZAA EGQK
City Auckland Kinloss
Country New Zealand United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/London
Elevation 23 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 57.650000, -3.560000

Auckland (AKL) to Kinloss (FSS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to RAF Kinloss (FSS) in Kinloss, United Kingdom is 17,717 kilometers (11,009 miles / 9,566 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:46 in Auckland, it's 05:46 in Kinloss. With a 13-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 Kinloss (FSS) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 4° (north). 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 RAF Kinloss (FSS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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