AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,932 km
7,414 miles
KIP
Wichita Falls
United States
Distance
11,932 km
7,414 mi / 6,443 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
60°
east northeast

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AKL KIP
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Kickapoo Downtown Airport
IATA Code AKL KIP
ICAO Code NZAA KCWC
City Auckland Wichita Falls
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 23 ft 1,003 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 33.860000, -98.490000

Auckland (AKL) to Wichita Falls (KIP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Kickapoo Downtown Airport (KIP) in Wichita Falls, United States is 11,932 kilometers (7,414 miles / 6,443 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 07:09 in Auckland, it's 12:09 in Wichita Falls. 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 Wichita Falls (KIP) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 237° (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 Kickapoo Downtown Airport (KIP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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