AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
18,247 km
11,338 miles
SNN
Shannon
Ireland
Distance
18,247 km
11,338 mi / 9,852 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

AKL SNN
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Shannon Airport
IATA Code AKL SNN
ICAO Code NZAA EINN
City Auckland Shannon
Country New Zealand Ireland
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Dublin
Elevation 23 ft 46 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 52.700000, -8.920000

Auckland (AKL) to Shannon (SNN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Shannon Airport (SNN) in Shannon, Ireland is 18,247 kilometers (11,338 miles / 9,852 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:28 in Auckland, it's 12:28 in Shannon. With a 13-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 Shannon (SNN) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 349° (north). 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 Shannon Airport (SNN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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