AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
15,634 km
9,715 miles
SFJ
Kangerlussuaq
Greenland
Distance
15,634 km
9,715 mi / 8,442 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
26°
north northeast

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AKL SFJ
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Kangerlussuaq Airport
IATA Code AKL SFJ
ICAO Code NZAA BGSF
City Auckland Kangerlussuaq
Country New Zealand Greenland
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Nuuk
Elevation 23 ft 165 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 67.010000, -50.710000

Auckland (AKL) to Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland is 15,634 kilometers (9,715 miles / 8,442 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 Greenland. 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 20:33 in Auckland, it's 05:33 in Kangerlussuaq. With a 15-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 Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 296° (west northwest). 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 Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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