AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
9,032 km
5,612 miles
ZAL
Valdivia
Chile
Distance
9,032 km
5,612 mi / 4,877 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
134°
southeast

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AKL ZAL
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Pichoy Airport
IATA Code AKL ZAL
ICAO Code NZAA SCVD
City Auckland Valdivia
Country New Zealand Chile
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Santiago
Elevation 23 ft 59 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -39.650000, -73.090000

Auckland (AKL) to Valdivia (ZAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Pichoy Airport (ZAL) in Valdivia, Chile is 9,032 kilometers (5,612 miles / 4,877 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 134°.

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 Chile. 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 08:49 in Auckland, it's 16:49 in Valdivia. With a 16-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 Valdivia (ZAL) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 228° (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 Pichoy Airport (ZAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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