AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
12,001 km
7,457 miles
CLK
Clinton
United States
Distance
12,001 km
7,457 mi / 6,480 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL CLK
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Clinton Regional Airport
IATA Code AKL CLK
ICAO Code NZAA KCLK
City Auckland Clinton
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 23 ft 1,616 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 35.540000, -98.930000

Auckland (AKL) to Clinton (CLK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Clinton Regional Airport (CLK) in Clinton, United States is 12,001 kilometers (7,457 miles / 6,480 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 04:10 in Auckland, it's 09:10 in Clinton. 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 1,593 feet between the two airports. Clinton Regional Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Clinton (CLK) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 237° (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 Clinton Regional Airport (CLK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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