AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,458 km
7,120 miles
PKJ
Playa Grande
Guatemala
Distance
11,458 km
7,120 mi / 6,187 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
80°
east

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AKL PKJ
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Playa Grande Airport
IATA Code AKL PKJ
ICAO Code NZAA MGPG
City Auckland Playa Grande
Country New Zealand Guatemala
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Guatemala
Elevation 23 ft 577 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 16.000000, -90.740000

Auckland (AKL) to Playa Grande (PKJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Playa Grande Airport (PKJ) in Playa Grande, Guatemala is 11,458 kilometers (7,120 miles / 6,187 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 Guatemala. 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 20:20 in Auckland, it's 01:20 in Playa Grande. 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 Playa Grande (PKJ) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 235° (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 Playa Grande Airport (PKJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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