AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,452 km
7,116 miles
ESM
Tachina
Ecuador
Distance
11,452 km
7,116 mi / 6,183 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
99°
east

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AKL ESM
Airport Name Auckland International Airport General Rivadeneira Airport
IATA Code AKL ESM
ICAO Code NZAA SETN
City Auckland Tachina
Country New Zealand Ecuador
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Guayaquil
Elevation 23 ft 32 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 0.980000, -79.630000

Auckland (AKL) to Tachina (ESM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to General Rivadeneira Airport (ESM) in Tachina, Ecuador is 11,452 kilometers (7,116 miles / 6,183 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 Ecuador. 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 19:16 in Auckland, it's 01:16 in Tachina. 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 Tachina (ESM) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 232° (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 General Rivadeneira Airport (ESM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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