ACJ
Anuradhapura
Sri Lanka
10,947 km
6,802 miles
AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
Distance
10,947 km
6,802 mi / 5,911 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
126°
southeast

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ACJ AKL
Airport Name Anuradhapura Airport Auckland International Airport
IATA Code ACJ AKL
ICAO Code VCCA NZAA
City Anuradhapura Auckland
Country Sri Lanka New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 324 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 8.300000, 80.430000 -37.010000, 174.790000

Anuradhapura (ACJ) to Auckland (AKL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Anuradhapura Airport (ACJ) in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka to Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand is 10,947 kilometers (6,802 miles / 5,911 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:13 in Anuradhapura, it's 08:43 in Auckland. 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 Auckland (AKL) to Anuradhapura (ACJ) follows a heading of 274° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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