AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,574 km
7,192 miles
LEZ
La Esperanza
Honduras
Distance
11,574 km
7,192 mi / 6,250 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
83°
east

Airport Comparison

AKL LEZ
Airport Name Auckland International Airport La Esperanza Airport
IATA Code AKL LEZ
ICAO Code NZAA MHLE
City Auckland La Esperanza
Country New Zealand Honduras
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Tegucigalpa
Elevation 23 ft 5,475 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 14.290000, -88.170000

Auckland (AKL) to La Esperanza (LEZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to La Esperanza Airport (LEZ) in La Esperanza, Honduras is 11,574 kilometers (7,192 miles / 6,250 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 Honduras. 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 02:02 in Auckland, it's 07:02 in La Esperanza. With a 19-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 5,452 feet between the two airports. La Esperanza Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from La Esperanza (LEZ) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 235° (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 La Esperanza Airport (LEZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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