AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,176 km
6,945 miles
PAZ
Poza Rica
Mexico
Distance
11,176 km
6,945 mi / 6,035 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
72°
east northeast

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AKL PAZ
Airport Name Auckland International Airport El Tajin National Airport
IATA Code AKL PAZ
ICAO Code NZAA MMPA
City Auckland Poza Rica
Country New Zealand Mexico
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Mexico_City
Elevation 23 ft 497 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 20.600000, -97.460000

Auckland (AKL) to Poza Rica (PAZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to El Tajin National Airport (PAZ) in Poza Rica, Mexico is 11,176 kilometers (6,945 miles / 6,035 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 Mexico. 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 14:30 in Auckland, it's 19:30 in Poza Rica. 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.

The return flight from Poza Rica (PAZ) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 234° (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 El Tajin National Airport (PAZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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