AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
16,212 km
10,074 miles
PJA
Pajala Airport
Sweden
Distance
16,212 km
10,074 mi / 8,754 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
341°
north northwest

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AKL PJA
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Pajala Airport
IATA Code AKL PJA
ICAO Code NZAA ESUP
City Auckland N/A
Country New Zealand Sweden
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Stockholm
Elevation 23 ft 542 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 67.250000, 23.070000

Auckland (AKL) to Pajala Airport (PJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Pajala Airport (PJA) in Pajala Airport, Sweden is 16,212 kilometers (10,074 miles / 8,754 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 Sweden. 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 10:01 in Auckland, it's 22:01 in Pajala Airport. 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.

The return flight from Pajala Airport (PJA) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 42° (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 Pajala Airport (PJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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