AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,245 km
6,987 miles
LWL
Wells
United States
Distance
11,245 km
6,987 mi / 6,072 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
46°
northeast

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AKL LWL
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Wells Municipal/Harriet Field
IATA Code AKL LWL
ICAO Code NZAA KLWL
City Auckland Wells
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 23 ft 5,769 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 41.120000, -114.920000

Auckland (AKL) to Wells (LWL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Wells Municipal/Harriet Field (LWL) in Wells, United States is 11,245 kilometers (6,987 miles / 6,072 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 10:57 in Auckland, it's 13:57 in Wells. With a 21-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 5,746 feet between the two airports. Wells Municipal/Harriet Field sits higher than Auckland International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wells (LWL) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 230° (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 Wells Municipal/Harriet Field (LWL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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