AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
9,871 km
6,134 miles
ZBY
Sayaboury
Laos
Distance
9,871 km
6,134 mi / 5,330 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL ZBY
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Sayaboury Airport
IATA Code AKL ZBY
ICAO Code NZAA VLSB
City Auckland Sayaboury
Country New Zealand Laos
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 23 ft 1,247 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 19.230000, 101.730000

Auckland (AKL) to Sayaboury (ZBY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Sayaboury Airport (ZBY) in Sayaboury, Laos is 9,871 kilometers (6,134 miles / 5,330 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 Laos. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:33 in Auckland, it's 00:33 in Sayaboury. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,224 feet between the two airports. Sayaboury Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Sayaboury (ZBY) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 130° (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 Sayaboury Airport (ZBY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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