AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
18,114 km
11,256 miles
ZAD
Zadar
Croatia
Distance
18,114 km
11,256 mi / 9,781 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
301°
west northwest

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AKL ZAD
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Zemunik Airport
IATA Code AKL ZAD
ICAO Code NZAA LDZD
City Auckland Zadar
Country New Zealand Croatia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Zagreb
Elevation 23 ft 289 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 44.110000, 15.350000

Auckland (AKL) to Zadar (ZAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Zemunik Airport (ZAD) in Zadar, Croatia is 18,114 kilometers (11,256 miles / 9,781 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:05 in Auckland, it's 07:05 in Zadar. 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.

The return flight from Zadar (ZAD) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 73° (east northeast). 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 Zemunik Airport (ZAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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