The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Hamadan Air Base (NUJ) in Hamadan, Iran is 15,238 kilometers (9,469 miles / 8,228 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:17 in Auckland, it's 17:47 in Hamadan. With a 8.5-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 5,586 feet between the two airports. Hamadan Air Base sits higher than Auckland International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Hamadan (NUJ) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 109° (east 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 Hamadan Air Base (NUJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.