AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
19,142 km
11,894 miles
GRO
Girona
Spain
Distance
19,142 km
11,894 mi / 10,336 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
311°
northwest

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AKL GRO
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Girona Airport
IATA Code AKL GRO
ICAO Code NZAA LEGE
City Auckland Girona
Country New Zealand Spain
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Madrid
Elevation 23 ft 468 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 41.900000, 2.760000

Auckland (AKL) to Girona (GRO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Girona Airport (GRO) in Girona, Spain is 19,142 kilometers (11,894 miles / 10,336 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Spain. 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 15:13 in Auckland, it's 03:13 in Girona. With a 12-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 Girona (GRO) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 54° (northeast). 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 Girona Airport (GRO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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