AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
6,196 km
3,850 miles
UGL
Antartica
AQ
Distance
6,196 km
3,850 mi / 3,346 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
168°
south southeast

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Airport Comparison

AKL UGL
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway
IATA Code AKL UGL
ICAO Code NZAA SCGC
City Auckland Antartica
Country New Zealand AQ
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Antarctica/Palmer
Elevation 23 ft 2,461 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -79.780000, -83.320000

Auckland (AKL) to Antartica (UGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway (UGL) in Antartica, AQ is 6,196 kilometers (3,850 miles / 3,346 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southeast at a heading of 168°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with AQ. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:43 in Auckland, it's 13:43 in Antartica. With a 15-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 2,438 feet between the two airports. Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Antartica (UGL) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 251° (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 Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway (UGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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