AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
17,396 km
10,810 miles
SCS
Shetland Islands
United Kingdom
Distance
17,396 km
10,810 mi / 9,393 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
355°
north

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AKL SCS
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Scatsta Airport
IATA Code AKL SCS
ICAO Code NZAA EGPM
City Auckland Shetland Islands
Country New Zealand United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/London
Elevation 23 ft 81 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 60.430000, -1.300000

Auckland (AKL) to Shetland Islands (SCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Scatsta Airport (SCS) in Shetland Islands, United Kingdom is 17,396 kilometers (10,810 miles / 9,393 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 14:35 in Auckland, it's 01:35 in Shetland Islands. With a 13-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 Shetland Islands (SCS) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 8° (north). 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 Scatsta Airport (SCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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