AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
10,895 km
6,770 miles
PTU
Platinum
United States
Distance
10,895 km
6,770 mi / 5,883 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-22h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
12°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL PTU
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Platinum Airport
IATA Code AKL PTU
ICAO Code NZAA PAPM
City Auckland Platinum
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Anchorage
Elevation 23 ft 18 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 59.020000, -161.830000

Auckland (AKL) to Platinum (PTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Platinum Airport (PTU) in Platinum, United States is 10,895 kilometers (6,770 miles / 5,883 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 21:51 in Auckland, it's 23:51 in Platinum. With a 22-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Platinum (PTU) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 199° (south 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 Platinum Airport (PTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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