AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
10,932 km
6,793 miles
DGL
Douglas
United States
Distance
10,932 km
6,793 mi / 5,903 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL DGL
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Douglas Municipal Airport
IATA Code AKL DGL
ICAO Code NZAA KDGL
City Auckland Douglas
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Phoenix
Elevation 23 ft 4,173 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 31.340000, -109.510000

Auckland (AKL) to Douglas (DGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Douglas Municipal Airport (DGL) in Douglas, United States is 10,932 kilometers (6,793 miles / 5,903 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 12:56 in Auckland, it's 16:56 in Douglas. 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 4,150 feet between the two airports. Douglas Municipal Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Douglas (DGL) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 231° (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 Douglas Municipal Airport (DGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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