AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
18,362 km
11,410 miles
FFD
Fairford
United Kingdom
Distance
18,362 km
11,410 mi / 9,915 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
352°
north

Airport Comparison

AKL FFD
Airport Name Auckland International Airport RAF Fairford
IATA Code AKL FFD
ICAO Code NZAA EGVA
City Auckland Fairford
Country New Zealand United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/London
Elevation 23 ft 286 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 51.680000, -1.790000

Auckland (AKL) to Fairford (FFD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to RAF Fairford (FFD) in Fairford, United Kingdom is 18,362 kilometers (11,410 miles / 9,915 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 12:40 in Auckland, it's 23:40 in Fairford. 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 Fairford (FFD) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 11° (north). 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 RAF Fairford (FFD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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