AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
9,434 km
5,862 miles
ZVK
Savannakhet Airport
Laos
Distance
9,434 km
5,862 mi / 5,094 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
295°
west northwest

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AKL ZVK
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Savannakhet Airport
IATA Code AKL ZVK
ICAO Code NZAA VLSK
City Auckland N/A
Country New Zealand Laos
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 23 ft 509 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 16.560000, 104.760000

Auckland (AKL) to Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) in Savannakhet Airport, Laos is 9,434 kilometers (5,862 miles / 5,094 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 Laos. 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 19:43 in Auckland, it's 13:43 in Savannakhet Airport. With a 6-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 Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 131° (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 Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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