AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,556 km
7,181 miles
SDH
Santa Rosa de Copan
Honduras
Distance
11,556 km
7,181 mi / 6,240 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
82°
east

Airport Comparison

AKL SDH
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Santa Rosa Copan Airport
IATA Code AKL SDH
ICAO Code NZAA MHRS
City Auckland Santa Rosa de Copan
Country New Zealand Honduras
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Tegucigalpa
Elevation 23 ft 2,818 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 14.810000, -88.750000

Auckland (AKL) to Santa Rosa de Copan (SDH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Santa Rosa Copan Airport (SDH) in Santa Rosa de Copan, Honduras is 11,556 kilometers (7,181 miles / 6,240 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 Honduras. 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 03:00 in Auckland, it's 08:00 in Santa Rosa de Copan. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,795 feet between the two airports. Santa Rosa Copan Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Santa Rosa de Copan (SDH) 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 Santa Rosa Copan Airport (SDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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