AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
9,109 km
5,660 miles
SGZ
Songkhla Airport
Thailand
Distance
9,109 km
5,660 mi / 4,918 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
285°
west northwest

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AKL SGZ
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Songkhla Airport
IATA Code AKL SGZ
ICAO Code NZAA VTSH
City Auckland N/A
Country New Zealand Thailand
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 23 ft 12 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 7.190000, 100.610000

Auckland (AKL) to Songkhla Airport (SGZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Songkhla Airport (SGZ) in Songkhla Airport, Thailand is 9,109 kilometers (5,660 miles / 4,918 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 Thailand. 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 15:45 in Auckland, it's 09:45 in Songkhla Airport. With a 6-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 Songkhla Airport (SGZ) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 129° (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 Songkhla Airport (SGZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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