AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
12,219 km
7,593 miles
PRY
Pretoria
South Africa
Distance
12,219 km
7,593 mi / 6,598 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
212°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

AKL PRY
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Wonderboom Airport
IATA Code AKL PRY
ICAO Code NZAA FAWB
City Auckland Pretoria
Country New Zealand South Africa
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 23 ft 4,095 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -25.650000, 28.220000

Auckland (AKL) to Pretoria (PRY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Wonderboom Airport (PRY) in Pretoria, South Africa is 12,219 kilometers (7,593 miles / 6,598 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying south southwest at a heading of 212°.

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 South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:02 in Auckland, it's 14:02 in Pretoria. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,072 feet between the two airports. Wonderboom Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Pretoria (PRY) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 152° (south southeast). 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 Wonderboom Airport (PRY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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