AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
9,370 km
5,822 miles
URT
Surat Thani
Thailand
Distance
9,370 km
5,822 mi / 5,059 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
286°
west northwest

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AKL URT
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Surat Thani Airport
IATA Code AKL URT
ICAO Code NZAA VTSB
City Auckland Surat Thani
Country New Zealand Thailand
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 23 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 9.130000, 99.140000

Auckland (AKL) to Surat Thani (URT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Surat Thani Airport (URT) in Surat Thani, Thailand is 9,370 kilometers (5,822 miles / 5,059 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:07 in Auckland, it's 00:07 in Surat Thani. With a 6-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 Surat Thani (URT) 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 Surat Thani Airport (URT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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