AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
16,229 km
10,084 miles
LXR
Luxor
Egypt
Distance
16,229 km
10,084 mi / 8,763 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
262°
west

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AKL LXR
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Luxor International Airport
IATA Code AKL LXR
ICAO Code NZAA HELX
City Auckland Luxor
Country New Zealand Egypt
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Cairo
Elevation 23 ft 294 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 25.670000, 32.710000

Auckland (AKL) to Luxor (LXR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Luxor International Airport (LXR) in Luxor, Egypt is 16,229 kilometers (10,084 miles / 8,763 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:27 in Auckland, it's 13:27 in Luxor. With a 11-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 Luxor (LXR) 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 Luxor International Airport (LXR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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