AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,165 km
6,938 miles
QNS
Porto Alegre
Brazil
Distance
11,165 km
6,938 mi / 6,029 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
141°
southeast

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AKL QNS
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Canoas Airport
IATA Code AKL QNS
ICAO Code NZAA SBCO
City Auckland Porto Alegre
Country New Zealand Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 23 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -29.950000, -51.140000

Auckland (AKL) to Porto Alegre (QNS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Canoas Airport (QNS) in Porto Alegre, Brazil is 11,165 kilometers (6,938 miles / 6,029 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 141°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:51 in Auckland, it's 13:51 in Porto Alegre. With a 16-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 Porto Alegre (QNS) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 216° (southwest). 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 Canoas Airport (QNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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