AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
14,497 km
9,008 miles
LWM
Lawrence
United States
Distance
14,497 km
9,008 mi / 7,828 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
62°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL LWM
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Lawrence Municipal Airport
IATA Code AKL LWM
ICAO Code NZAA KLWM
City Auckland Lawrence
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/New_York
Elevation 23 ft 148 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 42.720000, -71.120000

Auckland (AKL) to Lawrence (LWM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWM) in Lawrence, United States is 14,497 kilometers (9,008 miles / 7,828 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 08:43 in Auckland, it's 14:43 in Lawrence. With a 18-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 Lawrence (LWM) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 253° (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 Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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