AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,737 km
7,293 miles
APX
Arapongas
Brazil
Distance
11,737 km
7,293 mi / 6,337 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
136°
southeast

Airport Comparison

AKL APX
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Arapongas Airport
IATA Code AKL APX
ICAO Code NZAA SSOG
City Auckland Arapongas
Country New Zealand Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 23 ft 2,599 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -23.350000, -51.490000

Auckland (AKL) to Arapongas (APX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Arapongas Airport (APX) in Arapongas, Brazil is 11,737 kilometers (7,293 miles / 6,337 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

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 Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:26 in Auckland, it's 15:26 in Arapongas. With a 16-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 2,576 feet between the two airports. Arapongas Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Arapongas (APX) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 217° (southwest). 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 Arapongas Airport (APX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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