AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
12,193 km
7,576 miles
BWL
Blackwell
United States
Distance
12,193 km
7,576 mi / 6,583 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
58°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL BWL
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Blackwell-Tonkawa Municipal Airport
IATA Code AKL BWL
ICAO Code NZAA KBKN
City Auckland Blackwell
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 23 ft 1,030 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 36.750000, -97.350000

Auckland (AKL) to Blackwell (BWL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Blackwell-Tonkawa Municipal Airport (BWL) in Blackwell, United States is 12,193 kilometers (7,576 miles / 6,583 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 04:31 in Auckland, it's 09:31 in Blackwell. 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 1,007 feet between the two airports. Blackwell-Tonkawa Municipal Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Blackwell (BWL) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 238° (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 Blackwell-Tonkawa Municipal Airport (BWL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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