AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
12,242 km
7,607 miles
VRU
Vyrburg
South Africa
Distance
12,242 km
7,607 mi / 6,610 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
208°
south southwest

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Airport Comparison

AKL VRU
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Vryburg Airport
IATA Code AKL VRU
ICAO Code NZAA FAVB
City Auckland Vyrburg
Country New Zealand South Africa
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 23 ft 3,920 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -26.980000, 24.730000

Auckland (AKL) to Vyrburg (VRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Vryburg Airport (VRU) in Vyrburg, South Africa is 12,242 kilometers (7,607 miles / 6,610 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying south southwest at a heading of 208°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:16 in Auckland, it's 20:16 in Vyrburg. With a 10-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 3,897 feet between the two airports. Vryburg Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Vyrburg (VRU) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 155° (south southeast). 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 Vryburg Airport (VRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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