AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
13,660 km
8,488 miles
EKN
Elkins
United States
Distance
13,660 km
8,488 mi / 7,376 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL EKN
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport
IATA Code AKL EKN
ICAO Code NZAA KEKN
City Auckland Elkins
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/New_York
Elevation 23 ft 1,987 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 38.890000, -79.860000

Auckland (AKL) to Elkins (EKN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport (EKN) in Elkins, United States is 13,660 kilometers (8,488 miles / 7,376 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 07:29 in Auckland, it's 13:29 in Elkins. 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 1,964 feet between the two airports. Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Elkins (EKN) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 246° (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 Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport (EKN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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