AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
12,380 km
7,693 miles
TLU
Tolu
Colombia
Distance
12,380 km
7,693 mi / 6,685 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
94°
east

Airport Comparison

AKL TLU
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Tolu Airport
IATA Code AKL TLU
ICAO Code NZAA SKTL
City Auckland Tolu
Country New Zealand Colombia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Bogota
Elevation 23 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 9.510000, -75.590000

Auckland (AKL) to Tolu (TLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Tolu Airport (TLU) in Tolu, Colombia is 12,380 kilometers (7,693 miles / 6,685 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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 Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:59 in Auckland, it's 18:59 in Tolu. With a 18-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 Tolu (TLU) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 234° (southwest). 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 Tolu Airport (TLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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