AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
18,452 km
11,466 miles
TPS
Trapani
Italy
Distance
18,452 km
11,466 mi / 9,963 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
279°
west

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AKL TPS
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Trapani / Birgi Airport
IATA Code AKL TPS
ICAO Code NZAA LICT
City Auckland Trapani
Country New Zealand Italy
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Rome
Elevation 23 ft 25 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 37.910000, 12.490000

Auckland (AKL) to Trapani (TPS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Trapani / Birgi Airport (TPS) in Trapani, Italy is 18,452 kilometers (11,466 miles / 9,963 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Italy. 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 15:58 in Auckland, it's 03:58 in Trapani. 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.

The return flight from Trapani (TPS) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 92° (east). 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 Trapani / Birgi Airport (TPS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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