AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
19,457 km
12,090 miles
CHV
Chaves
Portugal
Distance
19,457 km
12,090 mi / 10,506 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
20°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL CHV
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Chaves Airport
IATA Code AKL CHV
ICAO Code NZAA LPCH
City Auckland Chaves
Country New Zealand Portugal
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Lisbon
Elevation 23 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 41.720000, -7.460000

Auckland (AKL) to Chaves (CHV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Chaves Airport (CHV) in Chaves, Portugal is 19,457 kilometers (12,090 miles / 10,506 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 22:57 in Auckland, it's 09:57 in Chaves. With a 13-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 Chaves (CHV) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 339° (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 Chaves Airport (CHV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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