AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
13,380 km
8,314 miles
CMX
Hancock
United States
Distance
13,380 km
8,314 mi / 7,225 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL CMX
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Houghton County Memorial Airport
IATA Code AKL CMX
ICAO Code NZAA KCMX
City Auckland Hancock
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/New_York
Elevation 23 ft 1,095 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 47.170000, -88.490000

Auckland (AKL) to Hancock (CMX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX) in Hancock, United States is 13,380 kilometers (8,314 miles / 7,225 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 23:34 in Auckland, it's 05:34 in Hancock. With a 18-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 1,072 feet between the two airports. Houghton County Memorial Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Hancock (CMX) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 247° (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 Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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