AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
17,399 km
10,811 miles
WHS
Whalsay
United Kingdom
Distance
17,399 km
10,811 mi / 9,395 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
355°
north

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AKL WHS
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Whalsay Airport
IATA Code AKL WHS
ICAO Code NZAA EGEH
City Auckland Whalsay
Country New Zealand United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/London
Elevation 23 ft 100 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 60.380000, -0.930000

Auckland (AKL) to Whalsay (WHS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Whalsay Airport (WHS) in Whalsay, United Kingdom is 17,399 kilometers (10,811 miles / 9,395 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 18:08 in Auckland, it's 05:08 in Whalsay. With a 13-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 Whalsay (WHS) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 9° (north). 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 Whalsay Airport (WHS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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