AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
17,276 km
10,735 miles
RYG
Rygge
Norway
Distance
17,276 km
10,735 mi / 9,328 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
340°
north northwest

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AKL RYG
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Moss Airport Rygge
IATA Code AKL RYG
ICAO Code NZAA ENRY
City Auckland Rygge
Country New Zealand Norway
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Oslo
Elevation 23 ft 174 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 59.380000, 10.790000

Auckland (AKL) to Rygge (RYG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Moss Airport Rygge (RYG) in Rygge, Norway is 17,276 kilometers (10,735 miles / 9,328 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 Norway. 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 05:29 in Auckland, it's 17:29 in Rygge. With a 12-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 Rygge (RYG) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 32° (north northeast). 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 Moss Airport Rygge (RYG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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