AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
18,022 km
11,198 miles
LWR
Leeuwarden
Netherlands
Distance
18,022 km
11,198 mi / 9,731 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
338°
north northwest

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AKL LWR
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Leeuwarden Air Base
IATA Code AKL LWR
ICAO Code NZAA EHLW
City Auckland Leeuwarden
Country New Zealand Netherlands
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Amsterdam
Elevation 23 ft 3 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 53.230000, 5.760000

Auckland (AKL) to Leeuwarden (LWR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR) in Leeuwarden, Netherlands is 18,022 kilometers (11,198 miles / 9,731 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 Netherlands. 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 18:07 in Auckland, it's 06:07 in Leeuwarden. 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.

The return flight from Leeuwarden (LWR) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 30° (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 Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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