# Distance from Auckland (AKL) to Varkaus / Joroinen (VRK)

> 16,417 km · estimated flight time 20h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 16,417 km / 10,201 mi / 8,864 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 20h
- **Heading**: 332° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 55° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Finland
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Time difference**: -9h (When it's 02:10 in Auckland, it's 17:10 in Varkaus / Joroinen)
- **Elevation difference**: 263 ft (VRK is higher than AKL)

## Airports

### [Auckland International Airport (AKL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/akl-auckland-auckland-international-airport/1ef266df-763b-69fc-9471-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Auckland, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZAA
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -37.010000, 174.790000
- Elevation: 23 ft

### [Varkaus Airport (VRK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vrk-varkaus-joroinen-varkaus-airport/1ef266de-c262-632c-bdba-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Varkaus / Joroinen, Finland
- ICAO: EFVR
- Timezone: Europe/Helsinki
- Coordinates: 62.170000, 27.870000
- Elevation: 286 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 02:10 in Auckland, it's 17:10 in Varkaus / Joroinen.
With a 9-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Auckland International Airport (AKL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/akl-auckland-auckland-international-airport/1ef266df-763b-69fc-9471-06bb2780ed98)
- [Varkaus Airport (VRK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vrk-varkaus-joroinen-varkaus-airport/1ef266de-c262-632c-bdba-06bb2780ed98)
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