AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
10,889 km
6,766 miles
DMA
Tucson
United States
Distance
10,889 km
6,766 mi / 5,880 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL DMA
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Davis Monthan Afb Airport
IATA Code AKL DMA
ICAO Code NZAA KDMA
City Auckland Tucson
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Phoenix
Elevation 23 ft 2,704 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 32.170000, -110.880000

Auckland (AKL) to Tucson (DMA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Davis Monthan Afb Airport (DMA) in Tucson, United States is 10,889 kilometers (6,766 miles / 5,880 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 10:00 in Auckland, it's 14:00 in Tucson. 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 2,681 feet between the two airports. Davis Monthan Afb Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Tucson (DMA) 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 Davis Monthan Afb Airport (DMA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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