AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,392 km
7,079 miles
FRN
Fort Richardson (Anchorage)
United States
Distance
11,392 km
7,079 mi / 6,151 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-22h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
17°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL FRN
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Bryant Army Air Field
IATA Code AKL FRN
ICAO Code NZAA PAFR
City Auckland Fort Richardson (Anchorage)
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Anchorage
Elevation 23 ft 387 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 61.270000, -149.650000

Auckland (AKL) to Fort Richardson (Anchorage) (FRN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Bryant Army Air Field (FRN) in Fort Richardson (Anchorage), United States is 11,392 kilometers (7,079 miles / 6,151 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 01:20 in Auckland, it's 03:20 in Fort Richardson (Anchorage). With a 22-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 Fort Richardson (Anchorage) (FRN) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 208° (south 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 Bryant Army Air Field (FRN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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