AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
14,304 km
8,888 miles
KRE
Kirundo
Burundi
Distance
14,304 km
8,888 mi / 7,723 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
228°
southwest

Airport Comparison

AKL KRE
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Kirundo Airport
IATA Code AKL KRE
ICAO Code NZAA HBBO
City Auckland Kirundo
Country New Zealand Burundi
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Bujumbura
Elevation 23 ft 4,511 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -2.540000, 30.090000

Auckland (AKL) to Kirundo (KRE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Kirundo Airport (KRE) in Kirundo, Burundi is 14,304 kilometers (8,888 miles / 7,723 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

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 Burundi. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:21 in Auckland, it's 09:21 in Kirundo. With a 11-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 4,488 feet between the two airports. Kirundo Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Kirundo (KRE) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 144° (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 Kirundo Airport (KRE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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