AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
16,452 km
10,223 miles
RET
Røst Airport
Norway
Distance
16,452 km
10,223 mi / 8,883 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
348°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL RET
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Røst Airport
IATA Code AKL RET
ICAO Code NZAA ENRS
City Auckland N/A
Country New Zealand Norway
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Oslo
Elevation 23 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 67.530000, 12.100000

Auckland (AKL) to Røst Airport (RET) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Røst Airport (RET) in Røst Airport, Norway is 16,452 kilometers (10,223 miles / 8,883 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 Norway. 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 05:06 in Auckland, it's 17:06 in Røst Airport. 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 Røst Airport (RET) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 27° (north 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 Røst Airport (RET) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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