AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
16,227 km
10,083 miles
KUS
Kulusuk
Greenland
Distance
16,227 km
10,083 mi / 8,762 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
23°
north northeast

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AKL KUS
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Kulusuk Airport
IATA Code AKL KUS
ICAO Code NZAA BGKK
City Auckland Kulusuk
Country New Zealand Greenland
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Nuuk
Elevation 23 ft 117 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 65.570000, -37.120000

Auckland (AKL) to Kulusuk (KUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Kulusuk Airport (KUS) in Kulusuk, Greenland is 16,227 kilometers (10,083 miles / 8,762 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:16 in Auckland, it's 00:16 in Kulusuk. With a 15-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 Kulusuk (KUS) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 311° (northwest). 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 Kulusuk Airport (KUS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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