AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
17,146 km
10,654 miles
SDN
Sandane
Norway
Distance
17,146 km
10,654 mi / 9,258 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
348°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL SDN
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Sandane Airport Anda
IATA Code AKL SDN
ICAO Code NZAA ENSD
City Auckland Sandane
Country New Zealand Norway
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Oslo
Elevation 23 ft 196 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 61.830000, 6.110000

Auckland (AKL) to Sandane (SDN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Sandane Airport Anda (SDN) in Sandane, Norway is 17,146 kilometers (10,654 miles / 9,258 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 03:16 in Auckland, it's 15:16 in Sandane. 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 Sandane (SDN) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 21° (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 Sandane Airport Anda (SDN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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