AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
18,012 km
11,192 miles
LTR
Letterkenny
Ireland
Distance
18,012 km
11,192 mi / 9,725 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
north

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AKL LTR
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Letterkenny Airport
IATA Code AKL LTR
ICAO Code NZAA EILT
City Auckland Letterkenny
Country New Zealand Ireland
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Dublin
Elevation 23 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 54.950000, -7.670000

Auckland (AKL) to Letterkenny (LTR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Letterkenny Airport (LTR) in Letterkenny, Ireland is 18,012 kilometers (11,192 miles / 9,725 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 Ireland. 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 00:32 in Auckland, it's 11:32 in Letterkenny. With a 13-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 Letterkenny (LTR) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 354° (north). 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 Letterkenny Airport (LTR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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