AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
10,888 km
6,766 miles
AQP
Arequipa
Peru
Distance
10,888 km
6,766 mi / 5,879 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

AKL AQP
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Rodriguez Ballon International Airport
IATA Code AKL AQP
ICAO Code NZAA SPQU
City Auckland Arequipa
Country New Zealand Peru
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Lima
Elevation 23 ft 8,405 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -16.340000, -71.580000

Auckland (AKL) to Arequipa (AQP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Rodriguez Ballon International Airport (AQP) in Arequipa, Peru is 10,888 kilometers (6,766 miles / 5,879 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 Peru. 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 06:35 in Auckland, it's 12:35 in Arequipa. With a 18-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 8,382 feet between the two airports. Rodriguez Ballon International Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Arequipa (AQP) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 228° (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 Rodriguez Ballon International Airport (AQP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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