Airport Comparison
| AKL | GBD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Auckland International Airport | Great Bend Municipal Airport |
| IATA Code | AKL | GBD |
| ICAO Code | NZAA | KGBD |
| City | Auckland | Great Bend |
| Country | New Zealand | United States |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 23 ft | 1,887 ft |
| Coordinates | -37.010000, 174.790000 | 38.340000, -98.860000 |
Auckland (AKL) to Great Bend (GBD) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Great Bend Municipal Airport (GBD) in Great Bend, United States is 12,174 kilometers (7,565 miles / 6,573 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.
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 23:45 in Auckland, it's 04:45 in Great Bend. With a 19-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 1,864 feet between the two airports. Great Bend Municipal Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.
The return flight from Great Bend (GBD) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 238° (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 Great Bend Municipal Airport (GBD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.