AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
10,379 km
6,449 miles
NAO
Nanchong
China
Distance
10,379 km
6,449 mi / 5,604 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
307°
northwest

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AKL NAO
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Nanchong Airport
IATA Code AKL NAO
ICAO Code NZAA ZUNC
City Auckland Nanchong
Country New Zealand China
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 23 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 30.800000, 106.160000

Auckland (AKL) to Nanchong (NAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Nanchong Airport (NAO) in Nanchong, China is 10,379 kilometers (6,449 miles / 5,604 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:33 in Auckland, it's 12:33 in Nanchong. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Nanchong (NAO) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 132° (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 Nanchong Airport (NAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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