# Distance from Auckland (AKL) to Kirkenes (KKN)

> 15,821 km · estimated flight time 20h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 15,821 km / 9,831 mi / 8,543 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 20h
- **Heading**: 341° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 49° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Norway
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Time difference**: -10h (When it's 03:16 in Auckland, it's 17:16 in Kirkenes)
- **Elevation difference**: 260 ft (KKN 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

### [Kirkenes Airport Hoybuktmoen (KKN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kkn-kirkenes-kirkenes-airport-hoybuktmoen/1ef266de-c92b-6e24-b595-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kirkenes, Norway
- ICAO: ENKR
- Timezone: Europe/Oslo
- Coordinates: 69.730000, 29.890000
- Elevation: 283 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 03:16 in Auckland, it's 17:16 in Kirkenes.
With a 10-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)
- [Kirkenes Airport Hoybuktmoen (KKN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kkn-kirkenes-kirkenes-airport-hoybuktmoen/1ef266de-c92b-6e24-b595-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)