AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
12,497 km
7,765 miles
JCI
Olathe
United States
Distance
12,497 km
7,765 mi / 6,748 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL JCI
Airport Name Auckland International Airport New Century Aircenter Airport
IATA Code AKL JCI
ICAO Code NZAA KIXD
City Auckland Olathe
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 23 ft 1,087 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 38.830000, -94.890000

Auckland (AKL) to Olathe (JCI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to New Century Aircenter Airport (JCI) in Olathe, United States is 12,497 kilometers (7,765 miles / 6,748 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 04:48 in Auckland, it's 09:48 in Olathe. 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 1,064 feet between the two airports. New Century Aircenter Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Olathe (JCI) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 240° (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 New Century Aircenter Airport (JCI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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