AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
14,034 km
8,720 miles
QIG
Iguatu
Brazil
Distance
14,034 km
8,720 mi / 7,578 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
136°
southeast

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AKL QIG
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Iguatu Airport
IATA Code AKL QIG
ICAO Code NZAA SNIG
City Auckland Iguatu
Country New Zealand Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Fortaleza
Elevation 23 ft 699 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -6.350000, -39.290000

Auckland (AKL) to Iguatu (QIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Iguatu Airport (QIG) in Iguatu, Brazil is 14,034 kilometers (8,720 miles / 7,578 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

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 01:15 in Auckland, it's 09:15 in Iguatu. 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 Iguatu (QIG) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 214° (south 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 Iguatu Airport (QIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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