AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
18,364 km
11,411 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
18,364 km
11,411 mi / 9,916 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
348°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL LHR
Airport Name Auckland International Airport London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code AKL LHR
ICAO Code NZAA EGLL
City Auckland London
Country New Zealand United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/London
Elevation 23 ft 83 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 51.470000, -0.460000

Auckland (AKL) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 18,364 kilometers (11,411 miles / 9,916 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 08:20 in Auckland, it's 19:20 in London. 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 London (LHR) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 15° (north northeast). 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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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