The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Vila Real Airport (VRL) in Vila Real Airport, Portugal is 19,494 kilometers (12,113 miles / 10,526 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 Portugal. 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 15:19 in Auckland, it's 02:19 in Vila Real Airport. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,782 feet between the two airports. Vila Real Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Vila Real Airport (VRL) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 335° (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 Vila Real Airport (VRL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.