AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
12,929 km
8,034 miles
VLP
Vila Rica
Brazil
Distance
12,929 km
8,034 mi / 6,981 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
128°
southeast

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AKL VLP
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Vila Rica Airport
IATA Code AKL VLP
ICAO Code NZAA SWVC
City Auckland Vila Rica
Country New Zealand Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Cuiaba
Elevation 23 ft 892 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -9.980000, -51.140000

Auckland (AKL) to Vila Rica (VLP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Vila Rica Airport (VLP) in Vila Rica, Brazil is 12,929 kilometers (8,034 miles / 6,981 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

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 Brazil. 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 09:34 in Auckland, it's 16:34 in Vila Rica. 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 Vila Rica (VLP) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 220° (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 Vila Rica Airport (VLP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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