AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
16,223 km
10,080 miles
ETM
Eilat
Iceland
Distance
16,223 km
10,080 mi / 8,759 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
270°
west

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AKL ETM
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Ilan and Asaf Ramon Airport
IATA Code AKL ETM
ICAO Code NZAA LLER
City Auckland Eilat
Country New Zealand Iceland
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation 23 ft 288 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 29.730000, 35.010000

Auckland (AKL) to Eilat (ETM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Ilan and Asaf Ramon Airport (ETM) in Eilat, Iceland is 16,223 kilometers (10,080 miles / 8,759 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 Iceland. 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 23:06 in Auckland, it's 12:06 in Eilat. 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 Eilat (ETM) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 113° (east southeast). 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 Ilan and Asaf Ramon Airport (ETM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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