AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
18,192 km
11,304 miles
PUY
Pula
Croatia
Distance
18,192 km
11,304 mi / 9,823 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL PUY
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Pula Airport
IATA Code AKL PUY
ICAO Code NZAA LDPL
City Auckland Pula
Country New Zealand Croatia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Zagreb
Elevation 23 ft 274 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 44.890000, 13.920000

Auckland (AKL) to Pula (PUY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Pula Airport (PUY) in Pula, Croatia is 18,192 kilometers (11,304 miles / 9,823 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 Croatia. 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 21:51 in Auckland, it's 09:51 in Pula. 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 Pula (PUY) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 68° (east 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 Pula Airport (PUY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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