AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
15,905 km
9,883 miles
JFR
Paamiut
Greenland
Distance
15,905 km
9,883 mi / 8,588 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
33°
north northeast

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AKL JFR
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Paamiut Airport
IATA Code AKL JFR
ICAO Code NZAA BGPT
City Auckland Paamiut
Country New Zealand Greenland
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Nuuk
Elevation 23 ft 120 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 62.010000, -49.670000

Auckland (AKL) to Paamiut (JFR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Paamiut Airport (JFR) in Paamiut, Greenland is 15,905 kilometers (9,883 miles / 8,588 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:04 in Auckland, it's 18:04 in Paamiut. With a 15-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 Paamiut (JFR) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 292° (west northwest). 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 Paamiut Airport (JFR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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