AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,894 km
7,391 miles
POY
Powell
United States
Distance
11,894 km
7,391 mi / 6,422 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL POY
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Powell Municipal Airport
IATA Code AKL POY
ICAO Code NZAA KPOY
City Auckland Powell
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Denver
Elevation 23 ft 5,096 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 44.870000, -108.790000

Auckland (AKL) to Powell (POY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Powell Municipal Airport (POY) in Powell, United States is 11,894 kilometers (7,391 miles / 6,422 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 13:18 in Auckland, it's 17:18 in Powell. 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 5,073 feet between the two airports. Powell Municipal 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 Powell (POY) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 234° (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 Powell Municipal Airport (POY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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