AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
15,742 km
9,782 miles
VAW
Vardø
Norway
Distance
15,742 km
9,782 mi / 8,500 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
341°
north northwest

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AKL VAW
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Vardø Airport Svartnes
IATA Code AKL VAW
ICAO Code NZAA ENSS
City Auckland Vardø
Country New Zealand Norway
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Oslo
Elevation 23 ft 42 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 70.360000, 31.040000

Auckland (AKL) to Vardø (VAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Vardø Airport Svartnes (VAW) in Vardø, Norway is 15,742 kilometers (9,782 miles / 8,500 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 Norway. 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 17:37 in Auckland, it's 05:37 in Vardø. 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 Vardø (VAW) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 49° (northeast). 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 Vardø Airport Svartnes (VAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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