AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
16,796 km
10,436 miles
BGJ
Borgarfjordur eystri
Iceland
Distance
16,796 km
10,436 mi / 9,069 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
north

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Airport Comparison

AKL BGJ
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Borgarfjordur eystri Airport
IATA Code AKL BGJ
ICAO Code NZAA BIBF
City Auckland Borgarfjordur eystri
Country New Zealand Iceland
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 23 ft 80 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 65.520000, -13.800000

Auckland (AKL) to Borgarfjordur eystri (BGJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Borgarfjordur eystri Airport (BGJ) in Borgarfjordur eystri, Iceland is 16,796 kilometers (10,436 miles / 9,069 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

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 Iceland. 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 10:51 in Auckland, it's 22:51 in Borgarfjordur eystri. With a 12-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 Borgarfjordur eystri (BGJ) 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 Borgarfjordur eystri Airport (BGJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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