AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
16,141 km
10,030 miles
SFQ
Sanliurfa
Turkey
Distance
16,141 km
10,030 mi / 8,716 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
284°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

AKL SFQ
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Sanliurfa Airport
IATA Code AKL SFQ
ICAO Code NZAA LTCH
City Auckland Sanliurfa
Country New Zealand Turkey
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 23 ft 1,483 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 37.090000, 38.850000

Auckland (AKL) to Sanliurfa (SFQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Sanliurfa Airport (SFQ) in Sanliurfa, Turkey is 16,141 kilometers (10,030 miles / 8,716 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 Turkey. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:51 in Auckland, it's 07:51 in Sanliurfa. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,460 feet between the two airports. Sanliurfa Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Sanliurfa (SFQ) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 104° (east southeast). 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 Sanliurfa Airport (SFQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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