AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
19,519 km
12,128 miles
VLC
Valencia
Spain
Distance
19,519 km
12,128 mi / 10,539 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL VLC
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Valencia Airport
IATA Code AKL VLC
ICAO Code NZAA LEVC
City Auckland Valencia
Country New Zealand Spain
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Madrid
Elevation 23 ft 240 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 39.490000, -0.480000

Auckland (AKL) to Valencia (VLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Valencia Airport (VLC) in Valencia, Spain is 19,519 kilometers (12,128 miles / 10,539 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 Spain. 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 13:10 in Auckland, it's 01:10 in Valencia. 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.

The return flight from Valencia (VLC) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 58° (east 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 Valencia Airport (VLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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