AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
17,413 km
10,820 miles
KVA
Kavala
Greece
Distance
17,413 km
10,820 mi / 9,402 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
289°
west northwest

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AKL KVA
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Alexander the Great International Airport
IATA Code AKL KVA
ICAO Code NZAA LGKV
City Auckland Kavala
Country New Zealand Greece
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Athens
Elevation 23 ft 18 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 40.910000, 24.620000

Auckland (AKL) to Kavala (KVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Alexander the Great International Airport (KVA) in Kavala, Greece is 17,413 kilometers (10,820 miles / 9,402 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, 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 Greece. 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 21:18 in Auckland, it's 10:18 in Kavala. 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 Kavala (KVA) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 90° (east). 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 Alexander the Great International Airport (KVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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