AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
16,584 km
10,305 miles
IFJ
Isafjordur
Iceland
Distance
16,584 km
10,305 mi / 8,955 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
14°
north northeast

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AKL IFJ
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Isafjordur Airport
IATA Code AKL IFJ
ICAO Code NZAA BIIS
City Auckland Isafjordur
Country New Zealand Iceland
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 23 ft 8 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 66.060000, -23.140000

Auckland (AKL) to Isafjordur (IFJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Isafjordur Airport (IFJ) in Isafjordur, Iceland is 16,584 kilometers (10,305 miles / 8,955 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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 Iceland. 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 18:59 in Auckland, it's 05:59 in Isafjordur. 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 Isafjordur (IFJ) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 331° (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 Isafjordur Airport (IFJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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