AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
12,640 km
7,854 miles
CYB
Cayman Brac
KY
Distance
12,640 km
7,854 mi / 6,825 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
83°
east

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AKL CYB
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Gerrard Smith International Airport
IATA Code AKL CYB
ICAO Code NZAA MWCB
City Auckland Cayman Brac
Country New Zealand KY
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Cayman
Elevation 23 ft 8 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 19.690000, -79.880000

Auckland (AKL) to Cayman Brac (CYB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Gerrard Smith International Airport (CYB) in Cayman Brac, KY is 12,640 kilometers (7,854 miles / 6,825 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 KY. 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 15:03 in Cayman Brac. 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.

The return flight from Cayman Brac (CYB) 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 Gerrard Smith International Airport (CYB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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