AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,617 km
7,218 miles
GAY
Gaya Airport
India
Distance
11,617 km
7,218 mi / 6,273 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL GAY
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Gaya Airport
IATA Code AKL GAY
ICAO Code NZAA VEGY
City Auckland N/A
Country New Zealand India
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 23 ft 380 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 24.740000, 84.950000

Auckland (AKL) to Gaya Airport (GAY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Gaya Airport (GAY) in Gaya Airport, India is 11,617 kilometers (7,218 miles / 6,273 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 India. 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 22:37 in Auckland, it's 15:07 in Gaya Airport. With a 7.5-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 Gaya Airport (GAY) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 124° (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 Gaya Airport (GAY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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