AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
12,740 km
7,916 miles
CFG
Cienfuegos
Cuba
Distance
12,740 km
7,916 mi / 6,879 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
80°
east

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AKL CFG
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Jaime Gonzalez Airport
IATA Code AKL CFG
ICAO Code NZAA MUCF
City Auckland Cienfuegos
Country New Zealand Cuba
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Havana
Elevation 23 ft 102 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 22.150000, -80.410000

Auckland (AKL) to Cienfuegos (CFG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Jaime Gonzalez Airport (CFG) in Cienfuegos, Cuba is 12,740 kilometers (7,916 miles / 6,879 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:51 in Auckland, it's 05:51 in Cienfuegos. With a 18-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 Cienfuegos (CFG) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 238° (west 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 Jaime Gonzalez Airport (CFG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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