AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,846 km
7,361 miles
CEX
Chena Hot Springs
United States
Distance
11,846 km
7,361 mi / 6,396 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-22h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
16°
north northeast

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AKL CEX
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Chena Hot Springs Airport
IATA Code AKL CEX
ICAO Code NZAA AK13
City Auckland Chena Hot Springs
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Anchorage
Elevation 23 ft 1,195 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 65.050000, -146.050000

Auckland (AKL) to Chena Hot Springs (CEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Chena Hot Springs Airport (CEX) in Chena Hot Springs, United States is 11,846 kilometers (7,361 miles / 6,396 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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 05:08 in Auckland, it's 07:08 in Chena Hot Springs. 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 1,172 feet between the two airports. Chena Hot Springs Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Chena Hot Springs (CEX) 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 Chena Hot Springs Airport (CEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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