AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,310 km
7,027 miles
ALE
Alpine
United States
Distance
11,310 km
7,027 mi / 6,107 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL ALE
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport
IATA Code AKL ALE
ICAO Code NZAA KE38
City Auckland Alpine
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 23 ft 4,514 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 30.380000, -103.680000

Auckland (AKL) to Alpine (ALE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport (ALE) in Alpine, United States is 11,310 kilometers (7,027 miles / 6,107 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 11:14 in Auckland, it's 16:14 in Alpine. With a 19-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 4,491 feet between the two airports. Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Alpine (ALE) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 234° (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 Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport (ALE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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