Distance From Bentota River Waterdrome to Auckland International Airport, BJT - AKL Distance

The distance from Bentota River Waterdrome (BJT) to Auckland International Airport (AKL) is 6749 miles or 10862 kilometers or 5861 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Bentota ( Sri Lanka ) to Auckland ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bentota and Auckland takes around 15 hours 31 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Bentota River Waterdrome, Bentota, Sri Lanka to Auckland International Airport, Auckland, New Zealand is 15 hours 31 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • BJT - AKL

Kilometers		10862 km
Statute Miles		6749 miles
Nautical Miles		5861 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 31 minutes

Bentota River Waterdrome to Auckland International Airport Flight Route Map - BJT to AKL Flight Path

Location of Bentota River Waterdrome & Auckland International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Bentota to Auckland nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Bentota, Sri Lanka and Auckland, New Zealand. .

Nonstop flight route between Bentota, Sri Lanka and Auckland, New Zealand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BJT - AKL

Time difference between Bentota (Sri Lanka) and Auckland (New Zealand) is 7 Hours 30 Minutes.
Auckland time is 7 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Bentota.

Location	Local Time
Bentota (Sri Lanka)	2026-03-19, 12:25:05 +0530
Auckland (New Zealand)	2026-03-19, 19:55:05 NZDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Bentota River Waterdrome (BJT / ) Bentota, Sri Lanka

Destination

Auckland International Airport (AKL / NZAA) Auckland, New Zealand