AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
10,718 km
6,660 miles
BLH
Blythe
United States
Distance
10,718 km
6,660 mi / 5,787 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
52°
northeast

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AKL BLH
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Blythe Airport
IATA Code AKL BLH
ICAO Code NZAA KBLH
City Auckland Blythe
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 23 ft 400 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 33.620000, -114.720000

Auckland (AKL) to Blythe (BLH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Blythe Airport (BLH) in Blythe, United States is 10,718 kilometers (6,660 miles / 5,787 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 04:55 in Auckland, it's 07:55 in Blythe. With a 21-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 Blythe (BLH) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 229° (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 Blythe Airport (BLH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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