AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
10,740 km
6,673 miles
WRZ
Weerawila
Sri Lanka
Distance
10,740 km
6,673 mi / 5,799 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
273°
west

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AKL WRZ
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Wirawila Airport
IATA Code AKL WRZ
ICAO Code NZAA VCCW
City Auckland Weerawila
Country New Zealand Sri Lanka
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Colombo
Elevation 23 ft 50 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 6.250000, 81.240000

Auckland (AKL) to Weerawila (WRZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Wirawila Airport (WRZ) in Weerawila, Sri Lanka is 10,740 kilometers (6,673 miles / 5,799 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:00 in Auckland, it's 12:30 in Weerawila. With a 7.5-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 Weerawila (WRZ) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 127° (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 Wirawila Airport (WRZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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