AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
15,517 km
9,642 miles
JHS
Sisimiut
Greenland
Distance
15,517 km
9,642 mi / 8,379 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
27°
north northeast

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AKL JHS
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Sisimiut Airport
IATA Code AKL JHS
ICAO Code NZAA BGSS
City Auckland Sisimiut
Country New Zealand Greenland
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Nuuk
Elevation 23 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 66.950000, -53.730000

Auckland (AKL) to Sisimiut (JHS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Sisimiut Airport (JHS) in Sisimiut, Greenland is 15,517 kilometers (9,642 miles / 8,379 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 23:01 in Auckland, it's 08:01 in Sisimiut. 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 Sisimiut (JHS) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 293° (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 Sisimiut Airport (JHS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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