AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
17,061 km
10,601 miles
RHO
Rodes Island
Greece
Distance
17,061 km
10,601 mi / 9,212 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
279°
west

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AKL RHO
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Diagoras Airport
IATA Code AKL RHO
ICAO Code NZAA LGRP
City Auckland Rodes Island
Country New Zealand Greece
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Athens
Elevation 23 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 36.410000, 28.090000

Auckland (AKL) to Rodes Island (RHO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Diagoras Airport (RHO) in Rodes Island, Greece is 17,061 kilometers (10,601 miles / 9,212 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Greece. 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 06:51 in Auckland, it's 19:51 in Rodes Island. With a 11-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 Rodes Island (RHO) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 101° (east southeast). 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 Diagoras Airport (RHO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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