AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
18,292 km
11,366 miles
RMS
Ramstein
Germany
Distance
18,292 km
11,366 mi / 9,877 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL RMS
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Ramstein Air Base
IATA Code AKL RMS
ICAO Code NZAA ETAR
City Auckland Ramstein
Country New Zealand Germany
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Berlin
Elevation 23 ft 776 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 49.440000, 7.600000

Auckland (AKL) to Ramstein (RMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Ramstein Air Base (RMS) in Ramstein, Germany is 18,292 kilometers (11,366 miles / 9,877 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Germany. 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 08:44 in Auckland, it's 20:44 in Ramstein. 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 Ramstein (RMS) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 41° (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 Ramstein Air Base (RMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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