AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
13,060 km
8,115 miles
CMI
Champaign/Urbana
United States
Distance
13,060 km
8,115 mi / 7,052 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
59°
east northeast

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AKL CMI
Airport Name Auckland International Airport University Of Illinois/Willard Airport
IATA Code AKL CMI
ICAO Code NZAA KCMI
City Auckland Champaign/Urbana
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 23 ft 755 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 40.040000, -88.280000

Auckland (AKL) to Champaign/Urbana (CMI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to University Of Illinois/Willard Airport (CMI) in Champaign/Urbana, United States is 13,060 kilometers (8,115 miles / 7,052 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 17:20 in Auckland, it's 22:20 in Champaign/Urbana. 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.

The return flight from Champaign/Urbana (CMI) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 243° (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 University Of Illinois/Willard Airport (CMI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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