AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
10,916 km
6,783 miles
RIG
Rio Grande
Brazil
Distance
10,916 km
6,783 mi / 5,894 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
141°
southeast

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AKL RIG
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Rio Grande Airport
IATA Code AKL RIG
ICAO Code NZAA SJRG
City Auckland Rio Grande
Country New Zealand Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 23 ft 27 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -32.080000, -52.160000

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

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Rio Grande Airport (RIG) in Rio Grande, Brazil is 10,916 kilometers (6,783 miles / 5,894 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 07:58 in Auckland, it's 15:58 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 (RIG) 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 Rio Grande Airport (RIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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