# Distance from Auckland (AKL) to Bologna (BLQ)

> 18,397 km · estimated flight time 23h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 18,397 km / 11,432 mi / 9,934 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 23h
- **Heading**: 306° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 65° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Italy
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Time difference**: -10h (When it's 13:02 in Auckland, it's 03:02 in Bologna)
- **Elevation difference**: 100 ft (BLQ 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

### [Bologna / Borgo Panigale Airport (BLQ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/blq-bologna-bologna-borgo-panigale-airport/1ef266df-50d1-632e-ae7e-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Bologna, Italy
- ICAO: LIPE
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
- Coordinates: 44.540000, 11.290000
- Elevation: 123 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 13:02 in Auckland, it's 03:02 in Bologna.
With a 10-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)
- [Bologna / Borgo Panigale Airport (BLQ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/blq-bologna-bologna-borgo-panigale-airport/1ef266df-50d1-632e-ae7e-06bb2780ed98)
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