AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
10,951 km
6,805 miles
GCW
Peach Springs
United States
Distance
10,951 km
6,805 mi / 5,913 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL GCW
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Grand Canyon West Airport
IATA Code AKL GCW
ICAO Code NZAA K1G4
City Auckland Peach Springs
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Phoenix
Elevation 23 ft 4,817 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 35.990000, -113.820000

Auckland (AKL) to Peach Springs (GCW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Grand Canyon West Airport (GCW) in Peach Springs, United States is 10,951 kilometers (6,805 miles / 5,913 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 23:42 in Auckland, it's 03:42 in Peach Springs. 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 4,794 feet between the two airports. Grand Canyon West Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Peach Springs (GCW) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 230° (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 Grand Canyon West Airport (GCW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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