AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
12,892 km
8,011 miles
LHE
Lahore
Pakistan
Distance
12,892 km
8,011 mi / 6,961 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL LHE
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Alama Iqbal International Airport
IATA Code AKL LHE
ICAO Code NZAA OPLA
City Auckland Lahore
Country New Zealand Pakistan
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Karachi
Elevation 23 ft 712 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 31.520000, 74.400000

Auckland (AKL) to Lahore (LHE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Alama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) in Lahore, Pakistan is 12,892 kilometers (8,011 miles / 6,961 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:35 in Auckland, it's 08:35 in Lahore. With a 8-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 Lahore (LHE) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 119° (east southeast). 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 Alama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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