AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
19,461 km
12,092 miles
BGC
Braganca Airport
Portugal
Distance
19,461 km
12,092 mi / 10,508 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
13°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

AKL BGC
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Braganca Airport
IATA Code AKL BGC
ICAO Code NZAA LPBG
City Auckland N/A
Country New Zealand Portugal
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Lisbon
Elevation 23 ft 2,241 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 41.860000, -6.710000

Auckland (AKL) to Braganca Airport (BGC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Braganca Airport (BGC) in Braganca Airport, Portugal is 19,461 kilometers (12,092 miles / 10,508 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:14 in Auckland, it's 15:14 in Braganca Airport. With a 11-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 2,218 feet between the two airports. Braganca Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Braganca Airport (BGC) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 346° (north northwest). 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 Braganca Airport (BGC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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