AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
18,437 km
11,457 miles
EML
Emmen Airport
Switzerland
Distance
18,437 km
11,457 mi / 9,955 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
320°
northwest

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AKL EML
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Emmen Airport
IATA Code AKL EML
ICAO Code NZAA LSME
City Auckland N/A
Country New Zealand Switzerland
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Zurich
Elevation 23 ft 1,400 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 47.090000, 8.310000

Auckland (AKL) to Emmen Airport (EML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Emmen Airport (EML) in Emmen Airport, Switzerland is 18,437 kilometers (11,457 miles / 9,955 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 Switzerland. 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 03:35 in Auckland, it's 15:35 in Emmen Airport. With a 12-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 1,377 feet between the two airports. Emmen Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Emmen Airport (EML) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 50° (northeast). 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 Emmen Airport (EML) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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