AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
17,749 km
11,029 miles
PZY
Piestany
Slovakia
Distance
17,749 km
11,029 mi / 9,584 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
312°
northwest

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AKL PZY
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Piestany Airport
IATA Code AKL PZY
ICAO Code NZAA LZPP
City Auckland Piestany
Country New Zealand Slovakia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Bratislava
Elevation 23 ft 545 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 48.630000, 17.830000

Auckland (AKL) to Piestany (PZY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Piestany Airport (PZY) in Piestany, Slovakia is 17,749 kilometers (11,029 miles / 9,584 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 Slovakia. 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 10:02 in Auckland, it's 22:02 in Piestany. 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 Piestany (PZY) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 64° (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 Piestany Airport (PZY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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