AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
10,235 km
6,360 miles
IRJ
La Rioja
Argentina
Distance
10,235 km
6,360 mi / 5,527 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
130°
southeast

Airport Comparison

AKL IRJ
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Capitan V A Almonacid Airport
IATA Code AKL IRJ
ICAO Code NZAA SANL
City Auckland La Rioja
Country New Zealand Argentina
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Argentina/La_Rioja
Elevation 23 ft 1,437 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -29.380000, -66.800000

Auckland (AKL) to La Rioja (IRJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Capitan V A Almonacid Airport (IRJ) in La Rioja, Argentina is 10,235 kilometers (6,360 miles / 5,527 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

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 Argentina. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:59 in Auckland, it's 13:59 in La Rioja. With a 16-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 1,414 feet between the two airports. Capitan V A Almonacid Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from La Rioja (IRJ) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 225° (southwest). 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 Capitan V A Almonacid Airport (IRJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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