AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,918 km
7,406 miles
AXS
Altus
United States
Distance
11,918 km
7,406 mi / 6,435 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL AXS
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Altus/Quartz Mountain Regional Airport
IATA Code AKL AXS
ICAO Code NZAA KAXS
City Auckland Altus
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 23 ft 1,433 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 34.700000, -99.340000

Auckland (AKL) to Altus (AXS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Altus/Quartz Mountain Regional Airport (AXS) in Altus, United States is 11,918 kilometers (7,406 miles / 6,435 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 01:23 in Auckland, it's 06:23 in Altus. 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 1,410 feet between the two airports. Altus/Quartz Mountain Regional Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Altus (AXS) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 236° (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 Altus/Quartz Mountain Regional Airport (AXS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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