AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
16,094 km
10,000 miles
SOT
Sodankyla
Finland
Distance
16,094 km
10,000 mi / 8,690 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
339°
north northwest

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AKL SOT
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Sodankyla Airport
IATA Code AKL SOT
ICAO Code NZAA EFSO
City Auckland Sodankyla
Country New Zealand Finland
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 23 ft 602 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 67.390000, 26.620000

Auckland (AKL) to Sodankyla (SOT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Sodankyla Airport (SOT) in Sodankyla, Finland is 16,094 kilometers (10,000 miles / 8,690 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 Finland. 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 03:06 in Auckland, it's 16:06 in Sodankyla. With a 11-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 Sodankyla (SOT) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 47° (northeast). 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 Sodankyla Airport (SOT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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