AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,477 km
7,132 miles
LAM
Los Alamos
United States
Distance
11,477 km
7,132 mi / 6,197 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL LAM
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Los Alamos Airport
IATA Code AKL LAM
ICAO Code NZAA KLAM
City Auckland Los Alamos
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Denver
Elevation 23 ft 7,171 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 35.880000, -106.270000

Auckland (AKL) to Los Alamos (LAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Los Alamos Airport (LAM) in Los Alamos, United States is 11,477 kilometers (7,132 miles / 6,197 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 09:09 in Auckland, it's 13:09 in Los Alamos. With a 20-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 7,148 feet between the two airports. Los Alamos Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Los Alamos (LAM) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 234° (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 Los Alamos Airport (LAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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