AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,063 km
6,874 miles
GKK
Kooddoo
Maldives
Distance
11,063 km
6,874 mi / 5,974 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
264°
west

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AKL GKK
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Kooddoo Airport
IATA Code AKL GKK
ICAO Code NZAA VRMO
City Auckland Kooddoo
Country New Zealand Maldives
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Indian/Maldives
Elevation 23 ft 4 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 0.730000, 73.430000

Auckland (AKL) to Kooddoo (GKK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Kooddoo Airport (GKK) in Kooddoo, Maldives is 11,063 kilometers (6,874 miles / 5,974 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 Maldives. 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 22:12 in Auckland, it's 14:12 in Kooddoo. 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.

The return flight from Kooddoo (GKK) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 127° (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 Kooddoo Airport (GKK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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