AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
12,160 km
7,556 miles
VHV
Verkhnevilyuisk
Russia
Distance
12,160 km
7,556 mi / 6,566 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL VHV
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Verkhnevilyuisk Airport
IATA Code AKL VHV
ICAO Code NZAA UENI
City Auckland Verkhnevilyuisk
Country New Zealand Russia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Yakutsk
Elevation 23 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 63.460000, 120.270000

Auckland (AKL) to Verkhnevilyuisk (VHV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Verkhnevilyuisk Airport (VHV) in Verkhnevilyuisk, Russia is 12,160 kilometers (7,556 miles / 6,566 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 Russia. 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 05:59 in Auckland, it's 01:59 in Verkhnevilyuisk. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Verkhnevilyuisk (VHV) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 136° (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 Verkhnevilyuisk Airport (VHV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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