AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,645 km
7,236 miles
PMZ
Palmar Sur
Costa Rica
Distance
11,645 km
7,236 mi / 6,288 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
90°
east

Airport Comparison

AKL PMZ
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Palmar Sur Airport
IATA Code AKL PMZ
ICAO Code NZAA MRPM
City Auckland Palmar Sur
Country New Zealand Costa Rica
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 23 ft 49 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 8.950000, -83.470000

Auckland (AKL) to Palmar Sur (PMZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Palmar Sur Airport (PMZ) in Palmar Sur, Costa Rica is 11,645 kilometers (7,236 miles / 6,288 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 15:46 in Auckland, it's 20:46 in Palmar Sur. 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 Palmar Sur (PMZ) 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 Palmar Sur Airport (PMZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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