AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
13,531 km
8,408 miles
HTL
Houghton Lake
United States
Distance
13,531 km
8,408 mi / 7,306 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
56°
northeast

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AKL HTL
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Roscommon County/Blodgett Memorial Airport
IATA Code AKL HTL
ICAO Code NZAA KHTL
City Auckland Houghton Lake
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Detroit
Elevation 23 ft 1,150 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 44.400000, -84.700000

Auckland (AKL) to Houghton Lake (HTL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Roscommon County/Blodgett Memorial Airport (HTL) in Houghton Lake, United States is 13,531 kilometers (8,408 miles / 7,306 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 09:25 in Auckland, it's 15:25 in Houghton Lake. 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 1,127 feet between the two airports. Roscommon County/Blodgett Memorial Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Houghton Lake (HTL) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 247° (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 Roscommon County/Blodgett Memorial Airport (HTL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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