AES
Ålesund
Norway
17,070 km
10,607 miles
AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
Distance
17,070 km
10,607 mi / 9,217 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Oslo
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

AES AKL
Airport Name Ålesund Airport Auckland International Airport
IATA Code AES AKL
ICAO Code ENAL NZAA
City Ålesund Auckland
Country Norway New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Oslo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 69 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 62.560000, 6.120000 -37.010000, 174.790000

Ålesund (AES) to Auckland (AKL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ålesund Airport (AES) in Ålesund, Norway to Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand is 17,070 kilometers (10,607 miles / 9,217 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:46 in Ålesund, it's 06:46 in Auckland. 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 Auckland (AKL) to Ålesund (AES) follows a heading of 348° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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