AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
10,965 km
6,813 miles
AKN
King Salmon
United States
Distance
10,965 km
6,813 mi / 5,920 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-22h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
15°
north northeast

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AKL AKN
Airport Name Auckland International Airport King Salmon Airport
IATA Code AKL AKN
ICAO Code NZAA PAKN
City Auckland King Salmon
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Anchorage
Elevation 23 ft 73 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 58.680000, -156.650000

Auckland (AKL) to King Salmon (AKN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to King Salmon Airport (AKN) in King Salmon, United States is 10,965 kilometers (6,813 miles / 5,920 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:30 in Auckland, it's 13:30 in King Salmon. With a 22-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 King Salmon (AKN) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 203° (south 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 King Salmon Airport (AKN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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