AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,755 km
7,304 miles
BIG
Delta Junction Ft Greely
United States
Distance
11,755 km
7,304 mi / 6,347 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-22h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
17°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL BIG
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Allen Army Air Field
IATA Code AKL BIG
ICAO Code NZAA PABI
City Auckland Delta Junction Ft Greely
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Anchorage
Elevation 23 ft 1,285 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 64.000000, -145.720000

Auckland (AKL) to Delta Junction Ft Greely (BIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Allen Army Air Field (BIG) in Delta Junction Ft Greely, United States is 11,755 kilometers (7,304 miles / 6,347 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 07:45 in Auckland, it's 09:45 in Delta Junction Ft Greely. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,262 feet between the two airports. Allen Army Air Field sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Delta Junction Ft Greely (BIG) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 212° (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 Allen Army Air Field (BIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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