AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
10,935 km
6,795 miles
UYU
Quijarro
Bolivia
Distance
10,935 km
6,795 mi / 5,905 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
124°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

AKL UYU
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Uyuni Airport
IATA Code AKL UYU
ICAO Code NZAA SLUY
City Auckland Quijarro
Country New Zealand Bolivia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/La_Paz
Elevation 23 ft 11,136 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -20.450000, -66.850000

Auckland (AKL) to Quijarro (UYU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Uyuni Airport (UYU) in Quijarro, Bolivia is 10,935 kilometers (6,795 miles / 5,905 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 124°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:30 in Auckland, it's 22:30 in Quijarro. With a 17-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 11,113 feet between the two airports. Uyuni Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quijarro (UYU) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 225° (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 Uyuni Airport (UYU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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