AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
8,521 km
5,294 miles
RZA
Santa Cruz
Argentina
Distance
8,521 km
5,294 mi / 4,601 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
144°
southeast

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AKL RZA
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Santa Cruz Airport
IATA Code AKL RZA
ICAO Code NZAA SAWU
City Auckland Santa Cruz
Country New Zealand Argentina
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Elevation 23 ft 364 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -50.020000, -68.580000

Auckland (AKL) to Santa Cruz (RZA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Santa Cruz Airport (RZA) in Santa Cruz, Argentina is 8,521 kilometers (5,294 miles / 4,601 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Argentina. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:34 in Auckland, it's 09:34 in Santa Cruz. With a 16-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 Santa Cruz (RZA) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 227° (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 Santa Cruz Airport (RZA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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