AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
18,650 km
11,588 miles
NCY
Annecy/Meythet
France
Distance
18,650 km
11,588 mi / 10,070 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL NCY
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Annecy-Haute-Savoie-Mont Blanc Airport
IATA Code AKL NCY
ICAO Code NZAA LFLP
City Auckland Annecy/Meythet
Country New Zealand France
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Paris
Elevation 23 ft 1,521 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 45.930000, 6.100000

Auckland (AKL) to Annecy/Meythet (NCY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Annecy-Haute-Savoie-Mont Blanc Airport (NCY) in Annecy/Meythet, France is 18,650 kilometers (11,588 miles / 10,070 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 France. 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 19:28 in Auckland, it's 07:28 in Annecy/Meythet. With a 12-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 1,498 feet between the two airports. Annecy-Haute-Savoie-Mont Blanc Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Annecy/Meythet (NCY) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 47° (northeast). 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 Annecy-Haute-Savoie-Mont Blanc Airport (NCY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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