AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
16,227 km
10,083 miles
SGG
Sermiligaaq
Greenland
Distance
16,227 km
10,083 mi / 8,762 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL SGG
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Sermiligaaq Heliport
IATA Code AKL SGG
ICAO Code NZAA BGSG
City Auckland Sermiligaaq
Country New Zealand Greenland
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Nuuk
Elevation 23 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 65.910000, -36.380000

Auckland (AKL) to Sermiligaaq (SGG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Sermiligaaq Heliport (SGG) in Sermiligaaq, Greenland is 16,227 kilometers (10,083 miles / 8,762 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 05:27 in Auckland, it's 14:27 in Sermiligaaq. 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 Sermiligaaq (SGG) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 312° (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 Sermiligaaq Heliport (SGG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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