AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
19,919 km
12,377 miles
GIB
Gibraltar
GI
Distance
19,919 km
12,377 mi / 10,755 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
173°
south

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AKL GIB
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Gibraltar Airport
IATA Code AKL GIB
ICAO Code NZAA LXGB
City Auckland Gibraltar
Country New Zealand GI
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Madrid
Elevation 23 ft 15 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 36.150000, -5.350000

Auckland (AKL) to Gibraltar (GIB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Gibraltar Airport (GIB) in Gibraltar, GI is 19,919 kilometers (12,377 miles / 10,755 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying south at a heading of 173°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:19 in Auckland, it's 18:19 in Gibraltar. 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.

The return flight from Gibraltar (GIB) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 187° (south). 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 Gibraltar Airport (GIB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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