AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
14,923 km
9,273 miles
ASI
Ascension Island
SH
Distance
14,923 km
9,273 mi / 8,058 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
167°
south southeast

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AKL ASI
Airport Name Auckland International Airport RAF Ascension Island
IATA Code AKL ASI
ICAO Code NZAA FHAW
City Auckland Ascension Island
Country New Zealand SH
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Atlantic/St_Helena
Elevation 23 ft 278 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -7.970000, -14.390000

Auckland (AKL) to Ascension Island (ASI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to RAF Ascension Island (ASI) in Ascension Island, SH is 14,923 kilometers (9,273 miles / 8,058 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southeast at a heading of 167°.

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 SH. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:58 in Auckland, it's 14:58 in Ascension Island. With a 13-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 Ascension Island (ASI) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 190° (south). 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 Ascension Island (ASI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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