AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,618 km
7,219 miles
CDL
Candle
United States
Distance
11,618 km
7,219 mi / 6,273 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-22h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
10°
north

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AKL CDL
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Candle 2 Airport
IATA Code AKL CDL
ICAO Code NZAA AK75
City Auckland Candle
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Anchorage
Elevation 23 ft 15 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 65.910000, -161.930000

Auckland (AKL) to Candle (CDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Candle 2 Airport (CDL) in Candle, United States is 11,618 kilometers (7,219 miles / 6,273 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 09:39 in Auckland, it's 11:39 in Candle. 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.

The return flight from Candle (CDL) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 199° (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 Candle 2 Airport (CDL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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