AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
12,989 km
8,071 miles
SYS
Saskylakh
Russia
Distance
12,989 km
8,071 mi / 7,014 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL SYS
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Saskylakh Airport
IATA Code AKL SYS
ICAO Code NZAA UERS
City Auckland Saskylakh
Country New Zealand Russia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Yakutsk
Elevation 23 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 71.930000, 114.080000

Auckland (AKL) to Saskylakh (SYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Saskylakh Airport (SYS) in Saskylakh, Russia is 12,989 kilometers (8,071 miles / 7,014 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 Russia. 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 02:54 in Auckland, it's 22:54 in Saskylakh. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Saskylakh (SYS) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 129° (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 Saskylakh Airport (SYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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