Distance From Whalsay Airstrip to Auckland International Airport, WHS - AKL Distance

The distance from Whalsay Airstrip (WHS) to Auckland International Airport (AKL) is 10811 miles or 17399 kilometers or 9389 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Whalsay, Shetlands ( United Kingdom ) to Auckland ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Whalsay, Shetlands and Auckland takes around 24 hours 51 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Whalsay Airstrip, Whalsay, Shetlands, United Kingdom to Auckland International Airport, Auckland, New Zealand is 24 hours 51 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • WHS - AKL

Kilometers		17399 km
Statute Miles		10811 miles
Nautical Miles		9389 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 51 minutes

Whalsay Airstrip to Auckland International Airport Flight Route Map - WHS to AKL Flight Path

Location of Whalsay Airstrip & Auckland International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Whalsay, Shetlands to Auckland nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Whalsay, Shetlands, United Kingdom and Auckland, New Zealand. .

Nonstop flight route between Whalsay, Shetlands, United Kingdom and Auckland, New Zealand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • WHS - AKL

Time difference between Whalsay, Shetlands (United Kingdom) and Auckland (New Zealand) is 13 Hours.
Auckland time is 13 Hours ahead of Whalsay, Shetlands.

Location	Local Time
Whalsay, Shetlands (United Kingdom)	2026-03-19, 21:48:14 GMT
Auckland (New Zealand)	2026-03-20, 10:48:14 NZDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Whalsay Airstrip (WHS / EGEH) Whalsay, Shetlands, United Kingdom

Destination

Auckland International Airport (AKL / NZAA) Auckland, New Zealand