AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
12,666 km
7,870 miles
PYJ
Yakutia
Russia
Distance
12,666 km
7,870 mi / 6,839 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
337°
north northwest

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AKL PYJ
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Polyarny Airport
IATA Code AKL PYJ
ICAO Code NZAA UERP
City Auckland Yakutia
Country New Zealand Russia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Yakutsk
Elevation 23 ft 1,660 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 66.400000, 112.030000

Auckland (AKL) to Yakutia (PYJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Polyarny Airport (PYJ) in Yakutia, Russia is 12,666 kilometers (7,870 miles / 6,839 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 Russia. 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 07:45 in Auckland, it's 03:45 in Yakutia. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,637 feet between the two airports. Polyarny Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Yakutia (PYJ) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 129° (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 Polyarny Airport (PYJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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