AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,224 km
6,974 miles
TJV
Thanjavur
India
Distance
11,224 km
6,974 mi / 6,060 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

AKL TJV
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Tanjore Air Force Base
IATA Code AKL TJV
ICAO Code NZAA VOTJ
City Auckland Thanjavur
Country New Zealand India
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 23 ft 253 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 10.720000, 79.100000

Auckland (AKL) to Thanjavur (TJV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Tanjore Air Force Base (TJV) in Thanjavur, India is 11,224 kilometers (6,974 miles / 6,060 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 India. 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 15:28 in Auckland, it's 07:58 in Thanjavur. With a 7.5-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 Thanjavur (TJV) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 126° (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 Tanjore Air Force Base (TJV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.