AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
12,916 km
8,026 miles
PKD
Park Rapids
United States
Distance
12,916 km
8,026 mi / 6,974 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
50°
northeast

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AKL PKD
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Park Rapids Municipal/Konshok Field
IATA Code AKL PKD
ICAO Code NZAA KPKD
City Auckland Park Rapids
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 23 ft 1,445 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 46.900000, -95.070000

Auckland (AKL) to Park Rapids (PKD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Park Rapids Municipal/Konshok Field (PKD) in Park Rapids, United States is 12,916 kilometers (8,026 miles / 6,974 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 02:50 in Auckland, it's 07:50 in Park Rapids. 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 1,422 feet between the two airports. Park Rapids Municipal/Konshok Field sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Park Rapids (PKD) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 243° (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 Park Rapids Municipal/Konshok Field (PKD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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