# Distance from Auckland (AKL) to Letterkenny (LTR)

> 18,012 km · estimated flight time 22h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 18,012 km / 11,192 mi / 9,725 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 22h
- **Heading**: 5° (north)
- **Return heading**: 354° (north)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Ireland
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Time difference**: -11h (When it's 09:52 in Auckland, it's 22:52 in Letterkenny)
- **Elevation difference**: 3 ft (LTR is lower than AKL)

## Airports

### [Auckland International Airport (AKL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/akl-auckland-auckland-international-airport/1ef266df-763b-69fc-9471-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Auckland, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZAA
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -37.010000, 174.790000
- Elevation: 23 ft

### [Letterkenny Airport (LTR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ltr-letterkenny-letterkenny-airport/1ef266de-c779-6126-b22e-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Letterkenny, Ireland
- ICAO: EILT
- Timezone: Europe/Dublin
- Coordinates: 54.950000, -7.670000
- Elevation: 20 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 09:52 in Auckland, it's 22:52 in Letterkenny.
With a 11-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Auckland International Airport (AKL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/akl-auckland-auckland-international-airport/1ef266df-763b-69fc-9471-06bb2780ed98)
- [Letterkenny Airport (LTR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ltr-letterkenny-letterkenny-airport/1ef266de-c779-6126-b22e-06bb2780ed98)
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