AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,085 km
6,888 miles
KDM
Huvadhu Atoll
Maldives
Distance
11,085 km
6,888 mi / 5,985 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
263°
west

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Airport Comparison

AKL KDM
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Kaadedhdhoo Airport
IATA Code AKL KDM
ICAO Code NZAA VRMT
City Auckland Huvadhu Atoll
Country New Zealand Maldives
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Indian/Maldives
Elevation 23 ft 2 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 0.490000, 73.000000

Auckland (AKL) to Huvadhu Atoll (KDM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Kaadedhdhoo Airport (KDM) in Huvadhu Atoll, Maldives is 11,085 kilometers (6,888 miles / 5,985 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 14:02 in Auckland, it's 07:02 in Huvadhu Atoll. With a 7-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 Huvadhu Atoll (KDM) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 128° (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 Kaadedhdhoo Airport (KDM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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