AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
16,282 km
10,117 miles
KAJ
Kajaani
Finland
Distance
16,282 km
10,117 mi / 8,792 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
335°
north northwest

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AKL KAJ
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Kajaani Airport
IATA Code AKL KAJ
ICAO Code NZAA EFKI
City Auckland Kajaani
Country New Zealand Finland
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 23 ft 483 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 64.290000, 27.690000

Auckland (AKL) to Kajaani (KAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Kajaani Airport (KAJ) in Kajaani, Finland is 16,282 kilometers (10,117 miles / 8,792 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 Finland. 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 21:51 in Auckland, it's 10:51 in Kajaani. With a 11-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 Kajaani (KAJ) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 52° (northeast). 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 Kajaani Airport (KAJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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