AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,535 km
7,168 miles
PBP
Nandayure
Costa Rica
Distance
11,535 km
7,168 mi / 6,229 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
88°
east

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AKL PBP
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Islita Airport
IATA Code AKL PBP
ICAO Code NZAA MRIA
City Auckland Nandayure
Country New Zealand Costa Rica
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 23 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 9.860000, -85.370000

Auckland (AKL) to Nandayure (PBP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Islita Airport (PBP) in Nandayure, Costa Rica is 11,535 kilometers (7,168 miles / 6,229 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 Costa Rica. 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 01:13 in Auckland, it's 06:13 in Nandayure. 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 Nandayure (PBP) 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 Islita Airport (PBP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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