AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
12,742 km
7,917 miles
IRK
Kirksville
United States
Distance
12,742 km
7,917 mi / 6,880 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL IRK
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Kirksville Regional Airport
IATA Code AKL IRK
ICAO Code NZAA KIRK
City Auckland Kirksville
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 23 ft 966 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 40.090000, -92.540000

Auckland (AKL) to Kirksville (IRK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK) in Kirksville, United States is 12,742 kilometers (7,917 miles / 6,880 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 20:19 in Auckland, it's 01:19 in Kirksville. 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.

The return flight from Kirksville (IRK) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 241° (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 Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.