AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,611 km
7,215 miles
KGZ
Glacier Creek
United States
Distance
11,611 km
7,215 mi / 6,269 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-22h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
20°
north northeast

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AKL KGZ
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Glacier Creek Airport
IATA Code AKL KGZ
ICAO Code NZAA KKGZ
City Auckland Glacier Creek
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Anchorage
Elevation 23 ft 2,380 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 61.460000, -142.380000

Auckland (AKL) to Glacier Creek (KGZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Glacier Creek Airport (KGZ) in Glacier Creek, United States is 11,611 kilometers (7,215 miles / 6,269 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 00:05 in Auckland, it's 02:05 in Glacier Creek. With a 22-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 2,357 feet between the two airports. Glacier Creek Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Glacier Creek (KGZ) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 214° (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 Glacier Creek Airport (KGZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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