AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
8,279 km
5,144 miles
RGA
Rio Grande
Argentina
Distance
8,279 km
5,144 mi / 4,470 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
147°
south southeast

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AKL RGA
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Hermes Quijada International Airport
IATA Code AKL RGA
ICAO Code NZAA SAWE
City Auckland Rio Grande
Country New Zealand Argentina
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Argentina/Ushuaia
Elevation 23 ft 65 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -53.780000, -67.750000

Auckland (AKL) to Rio Grande (RGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Hermes Quijada International Airport (RGA) in Rio Grande, Argentina is 8,279 kilometers (5,144 miles / 4,470 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 147°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Argentina. 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 18:47 in Auckland, it's 02:47 in Rio Grande. 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 Rio Grande (RGA) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 227° (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 Hermes Quijada International Airport (RGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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