The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Sulaymaniyah International Airport (ISU) in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq is 15,537 kilometers (9,654 miles / 8,389 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 Iraq. 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 03:31 in Auckland, it's 18:31 in Sulaymaniyah. With a 9-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 2,471 feet between the two airports. Sulaymaniyah International Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Sulaymaniyah (ISU) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 108° (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 Sulaymaniyah International Airport (ISU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.