# Distance from Auckland (AKL) to Kavala (KVA)

> 17,413 km · estimated flight time 21h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 17,413 km / 10,820 mi / 9,402 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 21h
- **Heading**: 289° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 90° (east)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Greece
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Time difference**: -9h (When it's 06:40 in Auckland, it's 21:40 in Kavala)
- **Elevation difference**: 5 ft (KVA is lower than AKL)

## Airports

### [Auckland International Airport (AKL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/akl-auckland-auckland-international-airport/1ef266df-763b-69fc-9471-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Auckland, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZAA
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -37.010000, 174.790000
- Elevation: 23 ft

### [Alexander the Great International Airport (KVA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kva-kavala-alexander-the-great-international-airport/1ef266df-4e2c-6290-ad14-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kavala, Greece
- ICAO: LGKV
- Timezone: Europe/Athens
- Coordinates: 40.910000, 24.620000
- Elevation: 18 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 06:40 in Auckland, it's 21:40 in Kavala.
With a 9-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Auckland International Airport (AKL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/akl-auckland-auckland-international-airport/1ef266df-763b-69fc-9471-06bb2780ed98)
- [Alexander the Great International Airport (KVA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kva-kavala-alexander-the-great-international-airport/1ef266df-4e2c-6290-ad14-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)