AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
13,246 km
8,231 miles
ATW
Appleton
United States
Distance
13,246 km
8,231 mi / 7,152 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
55°
northeast

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AKL ATW
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Appleton International Airport
IATA Code AKL ATW
ICAO Code NZAA KATW
City Auckland Appleton
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 23 ft 918 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 44.260000, -88.520000

Auckland (AKL) to Appleton (ATW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Appleton International Airport (ATW) in Appleton, United States is 13,246 kilometers (8,231 miles / 7,152 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 07:29 in Auckland, it's 12:29 in Appleton. 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.

The return flight from Appleton (ATW) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 245° (west 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 Appleton International Airport (ATW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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