AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
13,296 km
8,262 miles
SNV
Santa Elena de Uairen Airport
Venezuela
Distance
13,296 km
8,262 mi / 7,179 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

AKL SNV
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Santa Elena de Uairen Airport
IATA Code AKL SNV
ICAO Code NZAA SVSE
City Auckland N/A
Country New Zealand Venezuela
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Caracas
Elevation 23 ft 2,938 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 4.550000, -61.150000

Auckland (AKL) to Santa Elena de Uairen Airport (SNV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Santa Elena de Uairen Airport (SNV) in Santa Elena de Uairen Airport, Venezuela is 13,296 kilometers (8,262 miles / 7,179 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:44 in Auckland, it's 16:44 in Santa Elena de Uairen Airport. With a 17-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 2,915 feet between the two airports. Santa Elena de Uairen Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Santa Elena de Uairen Airport (SNV) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 230° (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 Elena de Uairen Airport (SNV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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