AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
14,212 km
8,831 miles
QBX
Sobral
Brazil
Distance
14,212 km
8,831 mi / 7,674 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
133°
southeast

Airport Comparison

AKL QBX
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Sobral Airport
IATA Code AKL QBX
ICAO Code NZAA SNOB
City Auckland Sobral
Country New Zealand Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Fortaleza
Elevation 23 ft 210 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -3.680000, -40.340000

Auckland (AKL) to Sobral (QBX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Sobral Airport (QBX) in Sobral, Brazil is 14,212 kilometers (8,831 miles / 7,674 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:47 in Auckland, it's 07:47 in Sobral. With a 16-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 Sobral (QBX) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 216° (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 Sobral Airport (QBX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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