Amsterdam to Auckland
22h 58m The flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Auckland International Airport (AKL) covers 18,144 km (11,274 miles) and takes approximately 22h 58m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 29°, passing near 40.3° N, 146.4° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 32h 59m | 33h 25m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 23h 16m | 23h 41m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 20h 10m | 20h 35m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 21h 21m | 21h 46m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| AMS | AKL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | Auckland International Airport |
| City | Amsterdam | Auckland |
| Country | Netherlands | New Zealand |
| ICAO | EHAM | NZAA |
| Coordinates | 52.3086, 4.7639 | -37.012, 174.7863 |
| Elevation | -11 ft | 23 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Auckland?
A non-stop flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Auckland (AKL) takes about 22h 58m. The great-circle distance is 18,144 km (11,274 miles, 9,797 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 29°.
How far is Amsterdam from Auckland?
18,144 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 11,274 miles or 9,797 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between AMS and AKL?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 18,144 km the route is at the extreme end of what any airliner can fly non-stop, so a connection is likely. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 22h 58m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.