AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
13,079 km
8,127 miles
SWN
Sahiwal
Pakistan
Distance
13,079 km
8,127 mi / 7,062 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL SWN
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Sahiwal Airport
IATA Code AKL SWN
ICAO Code NZAA OPSW
City Auckland Sahiwal
Country New Zealand Pakistan
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Karachi
Elevation 23 ft 570 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 31.890000, 72.390000

Auckland (AKL) to Sahiwal (SWN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Sahiwal Airport (SWN) in Sahiwal, Pakistan is 13,079 kilometers (8,127 miles / 7,062 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 Pakistan. 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 03:06 in Auckland, it's 19:06 in Sahiwal. With a 8-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 Sahiwal (SWN) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 118° (east 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 Sahiwal Airport (SWN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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