AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,545 km
7,174 miles
LVS
Las Vegas
United States
Distance
11,545 km
7,174 mi / 6,234 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
56°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL LVS
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Las Vegas Municipal Airport
IATA Code AKL LVS
ICAO Code NZAA KLVS
City Auckland Las Vegas
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Denver
Elevation 23 ft 6,877 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 35.650000, -105.140000

Auckland (AKL) to Las Vegas (LVS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Las Vegas Municipal Airport (LVS) in Las Vegas, United States is 11,545 kilometers (7,174 miles / 6,234 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 04:35 in Auckland, it's 08:35 in Las Vegas. 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 6,854 feet between the two airports. Las Vegas Municipal 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 Las Vegas (LVS) 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 Las Vegas Municipal Airport (LVS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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