AAZ
Quezaltenango
Guatemala
11,319 km
7,033 miles
AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
Distance
11,319 km
7,033 mi / 6,112 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Guatemala
Heading
234°
southwest

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AAZ AKL
Airport Name Quezaltenango Airport Auckland International Airport
IATA Code AAZ AKL
ICAO Code MGQZ NZAA
City Quezaltenango Auckland
Country Guatemala New Zealand
Timezone America/Guatemala Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 7,779 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 14.870000, -91.500000 -37.010000, 174.790000

Quezaltenango (AAZ) to Auckland (AKL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ) in Quezaltenango, Guatemala to Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand is 11,319 kilometers (7,033 miles / 6,112 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.

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 Guatemala with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:09 in Quezaltenango, it's 02:09 in Auckland. With a 19-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,756 feet between the two airports. Auckland International Airport sits lower than Quezaltenango Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Auckland (AKL) to Quezaltenango (AAZ) follows a heading of 80° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ) and Auckland International Airport (AKL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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