AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
12,242 km
7,607 miles
GGW
Glasgow
United States
Distance
12,242 km
7,607 mi / 6,610 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
44°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL GGW
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Wokal Field/Glasgow-Valley County Airport
IATA Code AKL GGW
ICAO Code NZAA KGGW
City Auckland Glasgow
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Denver
Elevation 23 ft 2,296 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 48.210000, -106.610000

Auckland (AKL) to Glasgow (GGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Wokal Field/Glasgow-Valley County Airport (GGW) in Glasgow, United States is 12,242 kilometers (7,607 miles / 6,610 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 05:59 in Auckland, it's 09:59 in Glasgow. 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 2,273 feet between the two airports. Wokal Field/Glasgow-Valley County Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Glasgow (GGW) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 236° (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 Wokal Field/Glasgow-Valley County Airport (GGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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