AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
16,762 km
10,415 miles
VPN
Vopnafjordur
Iceland
Distance
16,762 km
10,415 mi / 9,051 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
north

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AKL VPN
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Vopnafjordur Airport
IATA Code AKL VPN
ICAO Code NZAA BIVO
City Auckland Vopnafjordur
Country New Zealand Iceland
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 23 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 65.720000, -14.850000

Auckland (AKL) to Vopnafjordur (VPN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Vopnafjordur Airport (VPN) in Vopnafjordur, Iceland is 16,762 kilometers (10,415 miles / 9,051 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 Iceland. 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 21:36 in Auckland, it's 08:36 in Vopnafjordur. With a 13-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 Vopnafjordur (VPN) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 344° (north northwest). 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 Vopnafjordur Airport (VPN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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