AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
8,893 km
5,526 miles
KBR
Kota Baharu
Malaysia
Distance
8,893 km
5,526 mi / 4,802 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
286°
west northwest

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AKL KBR
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Sultan Ismail Petra Airport
IATA Code AKL KBR
ICAO Code NZAA WMKC
City Auckland Kota Baharu
Country New Zealand Malaysia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 23 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 6.170000, 102.290000

Auckland (AKL) to Kota Baharu (KBR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) in Kota Baharu, Malaysia is 8,893 kilometers (5,526 miles / 4,802 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Malaysia. 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 16:47 in Auckland, it's 11:47 in Kota Baharu. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kota Baharu (KBR) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 129° (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 Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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