AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
18,282 km
11,360 miles
VVZ
Illizi
Algeria
Distance
18,282 km
11,360 mi / 9,872 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
233°
southwest

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AKL VVZ
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Illizi Takhamalt Airport
IATA Code AKL VVZ
ICAO Code NZAA DAAP
City Auckland Illizi
Country New Zealand Algeria
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Algiers
Elevation 23 ft 1,778 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 26.720000, 8.620000

Auckland (AKL) to Illizi (VVZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Illizi Takhamalt Airport (VVZ) in Illizi, Algeria is 18,282 kilometers (11,360 miles / 9,872 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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 Algeria. 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 18:09 in Auckland, it's 06:09 in Illizi. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,755 feet between the two airports. Illizi Takhamalt Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Illizi (VVZ) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 135° (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 Illizi Takhamalt Airport (VVZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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