AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
16,621 km
10,328 miles
VHM
Vilhelmina Airport
Sweden
Distance
16,621 km
10,328 mi / 8,974 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL VHM
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Vilhelmina Airport
IATA Code AKL VHM
ICAO Code NZAA ESNV
City Auckland N/A
Country New Zealand Sweden
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Stockholm
Elevation 23 ft 1,140 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 64.580000, 16.830000

Auckland (AKL) to Vilhelmina Airport (VHM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Vilhelmina Airport (VHM) in Vilhelmina Airport, Sweden is 16,621 kilometers (10,328 miles / 8,974 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 Sweden. 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 04:07 in Auckland, it's 16:07 in Vilhelmina Airport. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,117 feet between the two airports. Vilhelmina Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Vilhelmina Airport (VHM) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 36° (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 Vilhelmina Airport (VHM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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