AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
13,504 km
8,391 miles
SLX
Salt Cay
TC
Distance
13,504 km
8,391 mi / 7,291 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
86°
east

Airport Comparison

AKL SLX
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Salt Cay Airport
IATA Code AKL SLX
ICAO Code NZAA MBSY
City Auckland Salt Cay
Country New Zealand TC
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Grand_Turk
Elevation 23 ft 3 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 21.330000, -71.200000

Auckland (AKL) to Salt Cay (SLX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Salt Cay Airport (SLX) in Salt Cay, TC is 13,504 kilometers (8,391 miles / 7,291 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 TC. 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 18:44 in Auckland, it's 00:44 in Salt Cay. With a 18-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 Salt Cay (SLX) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 239° (west 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 Salt Cay Airport (SLX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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