# Distance from Auckland (AKL) to Saratov (RTW)

> 15,729 km · estimated flight time 20h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 15,729 km / 9,774 mi / 8,493 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 20h
- **Heading**: 309° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 88° (east)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Russia
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Time difference**: -8h (When it's 11:34 in Auckland, it's 03:34 in Saratov)
- **Elevation difference**: 476 ft (RTW is higher than AKL)

## Airports

### [Auckland International Airport (AKL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/akl-auckland-auckland-international-airport/1ef266df-763b-69fc-9471-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Auckland, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZAA
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -37.010000, 174.790000
- Elevation: 23 ft

### [Saratov Central Airport (RTW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rtw-saratov-saratov-central-airport/1ef266df-ecb2-6d9c-b635-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Saratov, Russia
- ICAO: UWSS
- Timezone: Europe/Saratov
- Coordinates: 51.560000, 46.050000
- Elevation: 499 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 11:34 in Auckland, it's 03:34 in Saratov.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Auckland International Airport (AKL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/akl-auckland-auckland-international-airport/1ef266df-763b-69fc-9471-06bb2780ed98)
- [Saratov Central Airport (RTW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rtw-saratov-saratov-central-airport/1ef266df-ecb2-6d9c-b635-06bb2780ed98)
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