AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
19,576 km
12,164 miles
SLM
Salamanca
Spain
Distance
19,576 km
12,164 mi / 10,570 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
north

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AKL SLM
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Salamanca Airport
IATA Code AKL SLM
ICAO Code NZAA LESA
City Auckland Salamanca
Country New Zealand Spain
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Madrid
Elevation 23 ft 2,595 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 40.950000, -5.500000

Auckland (AKL) to Salamanca (SLM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Salamanca Airport (SLM) in Salamanca, Spain is 19,576 kilometers (12,164 miles / 10,570 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 Spain. 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 18:25 in Auckland, it's 06:25 in Salamanca. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,572 feet between the two airports. Salamanca Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Salamanca (SLM) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 357° (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 Salamanca Airport (SLM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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