AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
10,179 km
6,325 miles
SHE
Shenyang
China
Distance
10,179 km
6,325 mi / 5,496 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
324°
northwest

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AKL SHE
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Taoxian Airport
IATA Code AKL SHE
ICAO Code NZAA ZYTX
City Auckland Shenyang
Country New Zealand China
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 23 ft 198 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 41.640000, 123.480000

Auckland (AKL) to Shenyang (SHE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Taoxian Airport (SHE) in Shenyang, China is 10,179 kilometers (6,325 miles / 5,496 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 China. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:17 in Auckland, it's 03:17 in Shenyang. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shenyang (SHE) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 141° (southeast). 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 Taoxian Airport (SHE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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