AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
17,226 km
10,704 miles
FAE
Vagar
FO
Distance
17,226 km
10,704 mi / 9,301 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

AKL FAE
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Vagar Airport
IATA Code AKL FAE
ICAO Code NZAA EKVG
City Auckland Vagar
Country New Zealand FO
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Atlantic/Faroe
Elevation 23 ft 280 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 62.060000, -7.280000

Auckland (AKL) to Vagar (FAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Vagar Airport (FAE) in Vagar, FO is 17,226 kilometers (10,704 miles / 9,301 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

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 FO. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:17 in Auckland, it's 23:17 in Vagar. With a 13-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 Vagar (FAE) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 356° (north). 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 Vagar Airport (FAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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