AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
14,936 km
9,281 miles
KKS
Kashan Airport
Iran
Distance
14,936 km
9,281 mi / 8,065 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
284°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

AKL KKS
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Kashan Airport
IATA Code AKL KKS
ICAO Code NZAA OIFK
City Auckland N/A
Country New Zealand Iran
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Tehran
Elevation 23 ft 3,465 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 33.900000, 51.580000

Auckland (AKL) to Kashan Airport (KKS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Kashan Airport (KKS) in Kashan Airport, Iran is 14,936 kilometers (9,281 miles / 8,065 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 Iran. 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 13:17 in Auckland, it's 04:47 in Kashan Airport. With a 8.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,442 feet between the two airports. Kashan Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Kashan Airport (KKS) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 111° (east 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 Kashan Airport (KKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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