AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
15,473 km
9,614 miles
JEG
Aasiaat
Greenland
Distance
15,473 km
9,614 mi / 8,355 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
24°
north northeast

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AKL JEG
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Aasiaat Airport
IATA Code AKL JEG
ICAO Code NZAA BGAA
City Auckland Aasiaat
Country New Zealand Greenland
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Nuuk
Elevation 23 ft 74 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 68.720000, -52.780000

Auckland (AKL) to Aasiaat (JEG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Aasiaat Airport (JEG) in Aasiaat, Greenland is 15,473 kilometers (9,614 miles / 8,355 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 Greenland. 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 23:30 in Auckland, it's 08:30 in Aasiaat. With a 15-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 Aasiaat (JEG) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 296° (west 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 Aasiaat Airport (JEG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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