AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
12,094 km
7,515 miles
OUN
Norman
United States
Distance
12,094 km
7,515 mi / 6,530 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL OUN
Airport Name Auckland International Airport University Of Oklahoma Westheimer Airport
IATA Code AKL OUN
ICAO Code NZAA KOUN
City Auckland Norman
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 23 ft 1,182 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 35.250000, -97.470000

Auckland (AKL) to Norman (OUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to University Of Oklahoma Westheimer Airport (OUN) in Norman, United States is 12,094 kilometers (7,515 miles / 6,530 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 05:17 in Auckland, it's 10:17 in Norman. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,159 feet between the two airports. University Of Oklahoma Westheimer Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Norman (OUN) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 237° (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 University Of Oklahoma Westheimer Airport (OUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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