AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
10,576 km
6,571 miles
CLQ
Colima
Mexico
Distance
10,576 km
6,571 mi / 5,710 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
70°
east northeast

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AKL CLQ
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Lic. Miguel de la Madrid Airport
IATA Code AKL CLQ
ICAO Code NZAA MMIA
City Auckland Colima
Country New Zealand Mexico
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Mexico_City
Elevation 23 ft 2,467 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 19.280000, -103.580000

Auckland (AKL) to Colima (CLQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Lic. Miguel de la Madrid Airport (CLQ) in Colima, Mexico is 10,576 kilometers (6,571 miles / 5,710 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:30 in Auckland, it's 05:30 in Colima. With a 19-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 2,444 feet between the two airports. Lic. Miguel de la Madrid Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Colima (CLQ) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 232° (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 Lic. Miguel de la Madrid Airport (CLQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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