AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,363 km
7,061 miles
BDG
Blanding
United States
Distance
11,363 km
7,061 mi / 6,135 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL BDG
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Blanding Municipal Airport
IATA Code AKL BDG
ICAO Code NZAA KBDG
City Auckland Blanding
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Denver
Elevation 23 ft 5,868 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 37.580000, -109.480000

Auckland (AKL) to Blanding (BDG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Blanding Municipal Airport (BDG) in Blanding, United States is 11,363 kilometers (7,061 miles / 6,135 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 05:20 in Auckland, it's 09:20 in Blanding. With a 20-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 5,845 feet between the two airports. Blanding Municipal Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Blanding (BDG) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 232° (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 Blanding Municipal Airport (BDG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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