AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,519 km
7,158 miles
PIH
Pocatello
United States
Distance
11,519 km
7,158 mi / 6,220 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
46°
northeast

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AKL PIH
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Pocatello Regional Airport
IATA Code AKL PIH
ICAO Code NZAA KPIH
City Auckland Pocatello
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Denver
Elevation 23 ft 4,452 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 42.910000, -112.600000

Auckland (AKL) to Pocatello (PIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH) in Pocatello, United States is 11,519 kilometers (7,158 miles / 6,220 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 05:54 in Auckland, it's 09:54 in Pocatello. 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 4,429 feet between the two airports. Pocatello Regional Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Pocatello (PIH) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 232° (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 Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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