# Distance from Auckland (AKL) to Trapani (TPS)

> 18,452 km · estimated flight time 23h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 18,452 km / 11,466 mi / 9,963 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 23h
- **Heading**: 279° (west)
- **Return heading**: 92° (east)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Italy
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Europe
- **Time difference**: -10h (When it's 22:08 in Auckland, it's 12:08 in Trapani)
- **Elevation difference**: 2 ft (TPS is higher than AKL)

## Airports

### [Auckland International Airport (AKL)](https://flightduration.online/airport/akl-auckland-auckland-international-airport/1ef266df-763b-69fc-9471-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Auckland, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZAA
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -37.010000, 174.790000
- Elevation: 23 ft

### [Trapani / Birgi Airport (TPS)](https://flightduration.online/airport/tps-trapani-trapani-birgi-airport/1ef266df-4fe0-61d6-8bfd-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Trapani, Italy
- ICAO: LICT
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
- Coordinates: 37.910000, 12.490000
- Elevation: 25 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 22:08 in Auckland, it's 12:08 in Trapani.
With a 10-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Auckland International Airport (AKL)](https://flightduration.online/airport/akl-auckland-auckland-international-airport/1ef266df-763b-69fc-9471-06bb2780ed98)
- [Trapani / Birgi Airport (TPS)](https://flightduration.online/airport/tps-trapani-trapani-birgi-airport/1ef266df-4fe0-61d6-8bfd-06bb2780ed98)
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