AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
12,105 km
7,521 miles
KNU
Kanpur Airport
India
Distance
12,105 km
7,521 mi / 6,536 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL KNU
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Kanpur Airport
IATA Code AKL KNU
ICAO Code NZAA VIKA
City Auckland N/A
Country New Zealand India
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 23 ft 411 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 26.440000, 80.360000

Auckland (AKL) to Kanpur Airport (KNU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Kanpur Airport (KNU) in Kanpur Airport, India is 12,105 kilometers (7,521 miles / 6,536 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 India. 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 04:04 in Auckland, it's 20:34 in Kanpur Airport. With a 7.5-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 Kanpur Airport (KNU) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 123° (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 Kanpur Airport (KNU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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