# Distance from Auckland (AKL) to Blackpool (BLK)

> 18,144 km · estimated flight time 22h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 18,144 km / 11,274 mi / 9,797 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 22h
- **Heading**: 356° (north)
- **Return heading**: 6° (north)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → United Kingdom
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Time difference**: -11h (When it's 17:59 in Auckland, it's 06:59 in Blackpool)
- **Elevation difference**: 11 ft (BLK is higher than AKL)

## Airports

### [Auckland International Airport (AKL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/akl-auckland-auckland-international-airport/1ef266df-763b-69fc-9471-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Auckland, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZAA
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -37.010000, 174.790000
- Elevation: 23 ft

### [Blackpool International Airport (BLK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/blk-blackpool-blackpool-international-airport/1ef266de-c4a7-63b2-9c09-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Blackpool, United Kingdom
- ICAO: EGNH
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Coordinates: 53.770000, -3.030000
- Elevation: 34 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 17:59 in Auckland, it's 06:59 in Blackpool.
With a 11-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Auckland International Airport (AKL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/akl-auckland-auckland-international-airport/1ef266df-763b-69fc-9471-06bb2780ed98)
- [Blackpool International Airport (BLK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/blk-blackpool-blackpool-international-airport/1ef266de-c4a7-63b2-9c09-06bb2780ed98)
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