AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,720 km
7,283 miles
APU
Apucarana
Brazil
Distance
11,720 km
7,283 mi / 6,328 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
137°
southeast

Airport Comparison

AKL APU
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Apucarana Airport
IATA Code AKL APU
ICAO Code NZAA SSAP
City Auckland Apucarana
Country New Zealand Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 23 ft 2,641 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -23.610000, -51.380000

Auckland (AKL) to Apucarana (APU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Apucarana Airport (APU) in Apucarana, Brazil is 11,720 kilometers (7,283 miles / 6,328 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 137°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:22 in Auckland, it's 00:22 in Apucarana. With a 16-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 2,618 feet between the two airports. Apucarana Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Apucarana (APU) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 217° (southwest). 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 Apucarana Airport (APU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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