# Distance from Auckland (AKL) to Masindi (KCU)

> 14,569 km · estimated flight time 18h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 14,569 km / 9,053 mi / 7,867 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 18h
- **Heading**: 233° (southwest)
- **Return heading**: 140° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Uganda
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Africa
- **Time difference**: -9h (When it's 06:28 in Auckland, it's 21:28 in Masindi)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,827 ft (KCU is higher than AKL)

## Airports

### [Auckland International Airport (AKL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/akl-auckland-auckland-international-airport/1ef266df-763b-69fc-9471-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Auckland, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZAA
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -37.010000, 174.790000
- Elevation: 23 ft

### [Masindi Airport (KCU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kcu-masindi-masindi-airport/1ef266de-ef81-629a-a4e5-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Masindi, Uganda
- ICAO: HUMI
- Timezone: Africa/Kampala
- Coordinates: 1.760000, 31.740000
- Elevation: 3,850 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 06:28 in Auckland, it's 21:28 in Masindi.
With a 9-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Auckland International Airport (AKL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/akl-auckland-auckland-international-airport/1ef266df-763b-69fc-9471-06bb2780ed98)
- [Masindi Airport (KCU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kcu-masindi-masindi-airport/1ef266de-ef81-629a-a4e5-06bb2780ed98)
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