AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
18,058 km
11,221 miles
SPU
Split
Croatia
Distance
18,058 km
11,221 mi / 9,751 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL SPU
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Split Airport
IATA Code AKL SPU
ICAO Code NZAA LDSP
City Auckland Split
Country New Zealand Croatia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Zagreb
Elevation 23 ft 79 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 43.540000, 16.300000

Auckland (AKL) to Split (SPU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Split Airport (SPU) in Split, Croatia is 18,058 kilometers (11,221 miles / 9,751 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 Croatia. 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 15:49 in Auckland, it's 03:49 in Split. With a 12-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 Split (SPU) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 76° (east 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 Split Airport (SPU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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