AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
12,521 km
7,780 miles
CNF
Belo Horizonte
Brazil
Distance
12,521 km
7,780 mi / 6,761 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
140°
southeast

Airport Comparison

AKL CNF
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Tancredo Neves International Airport
IATA Code AKL CNF
ICAO Code NZAA SBCF
City Auckland Belo Horizonte
Country New Zealand Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 23 ft 2,715 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -19.620000, -43.970000

Auckland (AKL) to Belo Horizonte (CNF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil is 12,521 kilometers (7,780 miles / 6,761 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

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 08:19 in Auckland, it's 16:19 in Belo Horizonte. 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 2,692 feet between the two airports. Tancredo Neves International Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Belo Horizonte (CNF) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 213° (south 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 Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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