AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,650 km
7,239 miles
IPZ
Perez Zeledon
Costa Rica
Distance
11,650 km
7,239 mi / 6,290 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
89°
east

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Airport Comparison

AKL IPZ
Airport Name Auckland International Airport San Isidro del General Airport
IATA Code AKL IPZ
ICAO Code NZAA MRSI
City Auckland Perez Zeledon
Country New Zealand Costa Rica
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 23 ft 2,100 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 9.350000, -83.710000

Auckland (AKL) to Perez Zeledon (IPZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to San Isidro del General Airport (IPZ) in Perez Zeledon, Costa Rica is 11,650 kilometers (7,239 miles / 6,290 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:33 in Auckland, it's 15:33 in Perez Zeledon. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,077 feet between the two airports. San Isidro del General Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Perez Zeledon (IPZ) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 234° (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 San Isidro del General Airport (IPZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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