AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,920 km
7,407 miles
CTB
Cut Bank
United States
Distance
11,920 km
7,407 mi / 6,436 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL CTB
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Cut Bank International Airport
IATA Code AKL CTB
ICAO Code NZAA KCTB
City Auckland Cut Bank
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Denver
Elevation 23 ft 3,858 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 48.610000, -112.380000

Auckland (AKL) to Cut Bank (CTB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Cut Bank International Airport (CTB) in Cut Bank, United States is 11,920 kilometers (7,407 miles / 6,436 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 09:03 in Auckland, it's 13:03 in Cut Bank. 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 3,835 feet between the two airports. Cut Bank International Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Cut Bank (CTB) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 233° (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 Cut Bank International Airport (CTB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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