AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
10,958 km
6,809 miles
PGS
Peach Springs
United States
Distance
10,958 km
6,809 mi / 5,917 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
51°
northeast

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AKL PGS
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Grand Canyon Caverns Airport
IATA Code AKL PGS
ICAO Code NZAA KL37
City Auckland Peach Springs
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Phoenix
Elevation 23 ft 5,397 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 35.530000, -113.250000

Auckland (AKL) to Peach Springs (PGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Grand Canyon Caverns Airport (PGS) in Peach Springs, United States is 10,958 kilometers (6,809 miles / 5,917 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 02:42 in Auckland, it's 06:42 in Peach Springs. 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 5,374 feet between the two airports. Grand Canyon Caverns 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 Peach Springs (PGS) 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 Grand Canyon Caverns Airport (PGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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