AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
18,521 km
11,509 miles
PLH
Plymouth
United Kingdom
Distance
18,521 km
11,509 mi / 10,001 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
357°
north

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Airport Comparison

AKL PLH
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Plymouth City Airport
IATA Code AKL PLH
ICAO Code NZAA EGHD
City Auckland Plymouth
Country New Zealand United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/London
Elevation 23 ft 476 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 50.420000, -4.110000

Auckland (AKL) to Plymouth (PLH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Plymouth City Airport (PLH) in Plymouth, United Kingdom is 18,521 kilometers (11,509 miles / 10,001 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 12:40 in Auckland, it's 01:40 in Plymouth. 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 Plymouth (PLH) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 4° (north). 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 Plymouth City Airport (PLH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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