AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,693 km
7,266 miles
CIG
Craig
United States
Distance
11,693 km
7,266 mi / 6,314 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
50°
northeast

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AKL CIG
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Craig-Moffat Airport
IATA Code AKL CIG
ICAO Code NZAA KCAG
City Auckland Craig
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Denver
Elevation 23 ft 6,198 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 40.500000, -107.520000

Auckland (AKL) to Craig (CIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Craig-Moffat Airport (CIG) in Craig, United States is 11,693 kilometers (7,266 miles / 6,314 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 11:24 in Auckland, it's 15:24 in Craig. With a 20-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 6,175 feet between the two airports. Craig-Moffat Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Craig (CIG) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 234° (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 Craig-Moffat Airport (CIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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