AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
16,766 km
10,418 miles
TKU
Turku
Finland
Distance
16,766 km
10,418 mi / 9,053 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
332°
north northwest

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AKL TKU
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Turku Airport
IATA Code AKL TKU
ICAO Code NZAA EFTU
City Auckland Turku
Country New Zealand Finland
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 23 ft 161 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 60.510000, 22.260000

Auckland (AKL) to Turku (TKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Turku Airport (TKU) in Turku, Finland is 16,766 kilometers (10,418 miles / 9,053 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 05:58 in Auckland, it's 18:58 in Turku. 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 Turku (TKU) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 49° (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 Turku Airport (TKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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