AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
17,300 km
10,750 miles
AXD
Alexandroupolis
Greece
Distance
17,300 km
10,750 mi / 9,341 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL AXD
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Dimokritos Airport
IATA Code AKL AXD
ICAO Code NZAA LGAL
City Auckland Alexandroupolis
Country New Zealand Greece
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Athens
Elevation 23 ft 24 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 40.860000, 25.960000

Auckland (AKL) to Alexandroupolis (AXD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Dimokritos Airport (AXD) in Alexandroupolis, Greece is 17,300 kilometers (10,750 miles / 9,341 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 Greece. 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 01:14 in Auckland, it's 14:14 in Alexandroupolis. 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 Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 91° (east). 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 Dimokritos Airport (AXD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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