AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
14,625 km
9,088 miles
NAQ
Qaanaaq
Greenland
Distance
14,625 km
9,088 mi / 7,897 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
15°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL NAQ
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Qaanaaq Airport
IATA Code AKL NAQ
ICAO Code NZAA BGQQ
City Auckland Qaanaaq
Country New Zealand Greenland
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Thule
Elevation 23 ft 51 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 77.490000, -69.390000

Auckland (AKL) to Qaanaaq (NAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) in Qaanaaq, Greenland is 14,625 kilometers (9,088 miles / 7,897 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 01:51 in Auckland, it's 08:51 in Qaanaaq. With a 17-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 Qaanaaq (NAQ) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 286° (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 Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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