AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
13,536 km
8,411 miles
TUV
Tucupita
Venezuela
Distance
13,536 km
8,411 mi / 7,309 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

AKL TUV
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Tucupita Airport
IATA Code AKL TUV
ICAO Code NZAA SVTC
City Auckland Tucupita
Country New Zealand Venezuela
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Caracas
Elevation 23 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 9.090000, -62.090000

Auckland (AKL) to Tucupita (TUV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Tucupita Airport (TUV) in Tucupita, Venezuela is 13,536 kilometers (8,411 miles / 7,309 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 Venezuela. 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 13:09 in Auckland, it's 20:09 in Tucupita. With a 17-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 Tucupita (TUV) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 232° (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 Tucupita Airport (TUV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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