AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
18,094 km
11,243 miles
LJU
Ljubljana
Slovenia
Distance
18,094 km
11,243 mi / 9,770 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL LJU
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
IATA Code AKL LJU
ICAO Code NZAA LJLJ
City Auckland Ljubljana
Country New Zealand Slovenia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Ljubljana
Elevation 23 ft 1,273 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 46.220000, 14.460000

Auckland (AKL) to Ljubljana (LJU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) in Ljubljana, Slovenia is 18,094 kilometers (11,243 miles / 9,770 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 Slovenia. 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 22:16 in Auckland, it's 10:16 in Ljubljana. With a 12-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 1,250 feet between the two airports. Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Ljubljana (LJU) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 65° (east 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 Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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