AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
17,037 km
10,586 miles
KUN
Kaunas
Lithuania
Distance
17,037 km
10,586 mi / 9,199 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
321°
northwest

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AKL KUN
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Kaunas International Airport
IATA Code AKL KUN
ICAO Code NZAA EYKA
City Auckland Kaunas
Country New Zealand Lithuania
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Vilnius
Elevation 23 ft 256 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 54.960000, 24.080000

Auckland (AKL) to Kaunas (KUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Kaunas International Airport (KUN) in Kaunas, Lithuania is 17,037 kilometers (10,586 miles / 9,199 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:35 in Auckland, it's 04:35 in Kaunas. 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.

The return flight from Kaunas (KUN) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 60° (east northeast). 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 Kaunas International Airport (KUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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