AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
9,335 km
5,801 miles
USN
Ulsan
South Korea
Distance
9,335 km
5,801 mi / 5,041 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
324°
northwest

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AKL USN
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Ulsan Airport
IATA Code AKL USN
ICAO Code NZAA RKPU
City Auckland Ulsan
Country New Zealand South Korea
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Seoul
Elevation 23 ft 45 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 35.590000, 129.350000

Auckland (AKL) to Ulsan (USN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Ulsan Airport (USN) in Ulsan, South Korea is 9,335 kilometers (5,801 miles / 5,041 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 South Korea. 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 15:17 in Auckland, it's 11:17 in Ulsan. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ulsan (USN) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 145° (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 Ulsan Airport (USN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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