AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
12,564 km
7,807 miles
URC
Urumqi
China
Distance
12,564 km
7,807 mi / 6,784 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
309°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

AKL URC
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Urumqi Diwopu International Airport
IATA Code AKL URC
ICAO Code NZAA ZWWW
City Auckland Urumqi
Country New Zealand China
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 23 ft 2,125 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 43.910000, 87.470000

Auckland (AKL) to Urumqi (URC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) in Urumqi, China is 12,564 kilometers (7,807 miles / 6,784 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:52 in Auckland, it's 07:52 in Urumqi. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,102 feet between the two airports. Urumqi Diwopu International Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Urumqi (URC) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 120° (east southeast). 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 Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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