AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
17,825 km
11,076 miles
HEI
Busum
Germany
Distance
17,825 km
11,076 mi / 9,625 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
335°
north northwest

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AKL HEI
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Heide-Busum Airport
IATA Code AKL HEI
ICAO Code NZAA EDXB
City Auckland Busum
Country New Zealand Germany
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Berlin
Elevation 23 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 54.150000, 8.900000

Auckland (AKL) to Busum (HEI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Heide-Busum Airport (HEI) in Busum, Germany is 17,825 kilometers (11,076 miles / 9,625 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 Germany. 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 03:30 in Auckland, it's 15:30 in Busum. 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 Busum (HEI) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 35° (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 Heide-Busum Airport (HEI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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