# Distance from Auckland (AKL) to Kangan (KNR)

> 14,598 km · estimated flight time 18h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 14,598 km / 9,071 mi / 7,882 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 18h
- **Heading**: 277° (west)
- **Return heading**: 116° (east southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Iran
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Asia
- **Time difference**: -8.5h (When it's 10:39 in Auckland, it's 02:09 in Kangan)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,150 ft (KNR 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

### [Jam Airport (KNR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/knr-kangan-jam-airport/1ef266df-7cf9-658c-9386-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kangan, Iran
- ICAO: OIBJ
- Timezone: Asia/Tehran
- Coordinates: 27.820000, 52.350000
- Elevation: 2,173 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 10:39 in Auckland, it's 02:09 in Kangan.
With a 8.5-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)
- [Jam Airport (KNR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/knr-kangan-jam-airport/1ef266df-7cf9-658c-9386-06bb2780ed98)
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