AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
9,864 km
6,129 miles
COW
Coquimbo
Chile
Distance
9,864 km
6,129 mi / 5,326 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
128°
southeast

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AKL COW
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Tambillos Airport
IATA Code AKL COW
ICAO Code NZAA SCCQ
City Auckland Coquimbo
Country New Zealand Chile
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Santiago
Elevation 23 ft 656 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -30.200000, -71.250000

Auckland (AKL) to Coquimbo (COW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Tambillos Airport (COW) in Coquimbo, Chile is 9,864 kilometers (6,129 miles / 5,326 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:16 in Auckland, it's 17:16 in Coquimbo. With a 16-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 Coquimbo (COW) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 227° (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 Tambillos Airport (COW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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