AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
8,818 km
5,479 miles
WAP
Alto Palena
Chile
Distance
8,818 km
5,479 mi / 4,762 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
137°
southeast

Airport Comparison

AKL WAP
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Alto Palena Airport
IATA Code AKL WAP
ICAO Code NZAA SCAP
City Auckland Alto Palena
Country New Zealand Chile
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Santiago
Elevation 23 ft 794 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -43.610000, -71.810000

Auckland (AKL) to Alto Palena (WAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Alto Palena Airport (WAP) in Alto Palena, Chile is 8,818 kilometers (5,479 miles / 4,762 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 137°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:15 in Auckland, it's 00:15 in Alto Palena. With a 16-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 Alto Palena (WAP) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 228° (southwest). 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 Alto Palena Airport (WAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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