AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
9,573 km
5,948 miles
LGS
Malargue
Argentina
Distance
9,573 km
5,948 mi / 5,169 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
133°
southeast

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AKL LGS
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Comodoro D.R. Salomon Airport
IATA Code AKL LGS
ICAO Code NZAA SAMM
City Auckland Malargue
Country New Zealand Argentina
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Argentina/Mendoza
Elevation 23 ft 4,685 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -35.490000, -69.570000

Auckland (AKL) to Malargue (LGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Comodoro D.R. Salomon Airport (LGS) in Malargue, Argentina is 9,573 kilometers (5,948 miles / 5,169 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:39 in Auckland, it's 03:39 in Malargue. With a 16-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 4,662 feet between the two airports. Comodoro D.R. Salomon Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Malargue (LGS) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 226° (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 Comodoro D.R. Salomon Airport (LGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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