AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
17,972 km
11,167 miles
PIX
Pico Island
Portugal
Distance
17,972 km
11,167 mi / 9,704 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
78°
east northeast

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AKL PIX
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Pico Airport
IATA Code AKL PIX
ICAO Code NZAA LPPI
City Auckland Pico Island
Country New Zealand Portugal
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Atlantic/Azores
Elevation 23 ft 109 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 38.550000, -28.440000

Auckland (AKL) to Pico Island (PIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Pico Airport (PIX) in Pico Island, Portugal is 17,972 kilometers (11,167 miles / 9,704 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 Portugal. 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 17:10 in Auckland, it's 03:10 in Pico Island. With a 14-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 Pico Island (PIX) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 268° (west). 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 Pico Airport (PIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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