AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,211 km
6,966 miles
SLW
Saltillo
Mexico
Distance
11,211 km
6,966 mi / 6,054 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
66°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL SLW
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Plan De Guadalupe International Airport
IATA Code AKL SLW
ICAO Code NZAA MMIO
City Auckland Saltillo
Country New Zealand Mexico
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Monterrey
Elevation 23 ft 4,778 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 25.550000, -100.930000

Auckland (AKL) to Saltillo (SLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Plan De Guadalupe International Airport (SLW) in Saltillo, Mexico is 11,211 kilometers (6,966 miles / 6,054 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:35 in Auckland, it's 02:35 in Saltillo. With a 19-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 4,755 feet between the two airports. Plan De Guadalupe International Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Saltillo (SLW) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 234° (southwest). 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 Plan De Guadalupe International Airport (SLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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