AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
10,948 km
6,803 miles
QRO
Queretaro
Mexico
Distance
10,948 km
6,803 mi / 5,912 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
71°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL QRO
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Queretaro Intercontinental Airport
IATA Code AKL QRO
ICAO Code NZAA MMQT
City Auckland Queretaro
Country New Zealand Mexico
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Mexico_City
Elevation 23 ft 6,296 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 20.620000, -100.190000

Auckland (AKL) to Queretaro (QRO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Queretaro Intercontinental Airport (QRO) in Queretaro, Mexico is 10,948 kilometers (6,803 miles / 5,912 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:35 in Auckland, it's 04:35 in Queretaro. With a 19-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,273 feet between the two airports. Queretaro Intercontinental Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Queretaro (QRO) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 234° (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 Queretaro Intercontinental Airport (QRO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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