AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
13,811 km
8,581 miles
PAV
Paulo Afonso
Brazil
Distance
13,811 km
8,581 mi / 7,457 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
139°
southeast

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AKL PAV
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Paulo Afonso Airport
IATA Code AKL PAV
ICAO Code NZAA SBUF
City Auckland Paulo Afonso
Country New Zealand Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Maceio
Elevation 23 ft 883 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -9.400000, -38.250000

Auckland (AKL) to Paulo Afonso (PAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Paulo Afonso Airport (PAV) in Paulo Afonso, Brazil is 13,811 kilometers (8,581 miles / 7,457 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 139°.

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 Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:15 in Auckland, it's 12:15 in Paulo Afonso. With a 16-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 Paulo Afonso (PAV) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 212° (south 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 Paulo Afonso Airport (PAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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