AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
12,666 km
7,870 miles
MEM
Memphis
United States
Distance
12,666 km
7,870 mi / 6,839 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL MEM
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Memphis International Airport
IATA Code AKL MEM
ICAO Code NZAA KMEM
City Auckland Memphis
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 23 ft 341 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 35.040000, -89.980000

Auckland (AKL) to Memphis (MEM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Memphis International Airport (MEM) in Memphis, United States is 12,666 kilometers (7,870 miles / 6,839 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 00:22 in Auckland, it's 05:22 in Memphis. 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 Memphis (MEM) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 240° (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 Memphis International Airport (MEM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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