Distance From Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base to Auckland International Airport, RKZ - AKL Distance

The distance from Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base (RKZ) to Auckland International Airport (AKL) is 7179 miles or 11553 kilometers or 6234 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 Xigazê (Samzhubzê) ( China ) to Auckland ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Xigazê (Samzhubzê) and Auckland takes around 16 hours 30 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base, Xigazê (Samzhubzê), China to Auckland International Airport, Auckland, New Zealand is 16 hours 30 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 • RKZ - AKL

Kilometers		11553 km
Statute Miles		7179 miles
Nautical Miles		6234 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 30 minutes

Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base to Auckland International Airport Flight Route Map - RKZ to AKL Flight Path

Location of Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base & Auckland International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Xigazê (Samzhubzê) to Auckland nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Xigazê (Samzhubzê), China and Auckland, New Zealand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RKZ - AKL

Time difference between Xigazê (Samzhubzê) (China) and Auckland (New Zealand) is 7 Hours.
Auckland time is 7 Hours ahead of Xigazê (Samzhubzê).

Location	Local Time
Xigazê (Samzhubzê) (China)	2025-12-05, 18:55:19 +06
Auckland (New Zealand)	2025-12-06, 01:55:19 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

Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base (RKZ / ZURK) Xigazê (Samzhubzê), China

Destination

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