AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,880 km
7,382 miles
RFS
La Rosita
Nicaragua
Distance
11,880 km
7,382 mi / 6,415 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
85°
east

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AKL RFS
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Rosita Airport
IATA Code AKL RFS
ICAO Code NZAA MNRT
City Auckland La Rosita
Country New Zealand Nicaragua
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Managua
Elevation 23 ft 193 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 13.890000, -84.410000

Auckland (AKL) to La Rosita (RFS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Rosita Airport (RFS) in La Rosita, Nicaragua is 11,880 kilometers (7,382 miles / 6,415 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 Nicaragua. 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 08:57 in Auckland, it's 13:57 in La Rosita. 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.

The return flight from La Rosita (RFS) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 235° (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 Rosita Airport (RFS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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