AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
8,198 km
5,094 miles
WPU
Puerto Williams
Chile
Distance
8,198 km
5,094 mi / 4,426 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
148°
south southeast

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AKL WPU
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Guardiamarina Zanartu Airport
IATA Code AKL WPU
ICAO Code NZAA SCGZ
City Auckland Puerto Williams
Country New Zealand Chile
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Santiago
Elevation 23 ft 88 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -54.930000, -67.630000

Auckland (AKL) to Puerto Williams (WPU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Guardiamarina Zanartu Airport (WPU) in Puerto Williams, Chile is 8,198 kilometers (5,094 miles / 4,426 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 148°.

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 14:52 in Auckland, it's 22:52 in Puerto Williams. 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 Puerto Williams (WPU) 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 Guardiamarina Zanartu Airport (WPU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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