AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
16,583 km
10,304 miles
AKT
RAF Akrotiri
Cyprus
Distance
16,583 km
10,304 mi / 8,954 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
277°
west

Airport Comparison

AKL AKT
Airport Name Auckland International Airport RAF Akrotiri
IATA Code AKL AKT
ICAO Code NZAA LCRA
City Auckland N/A
Country New Zealand Cyprus
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Nicosia
Elevation 23 ft 76 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 34.590000, 32.990000

Auckland (AKL) to RAF Akrotiri (AKT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to RAF Akrotiri (AKT) in RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus is 16,583 kilometers (10,304 miles / 8,954 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 Cyprus. 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 15:22 in Auckland, it's 04:22 in RAF Akrotiri. With a 11-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 RAF Akrotiri (AKT) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 106° (east 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 RAF Akrotiri (AKT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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