AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
12,097 km
7,517 miles
PWA
Oklahoma City
United States
Distance
12,097 km
7,517 mi / 6,532 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL PWA
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Wiley Post Airport
IATA Code AKL PWA
ICAO Code NZAA KPWA
City Auckland Oklahoma City
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 23 ft 1,300 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 35.530000, -97.650000

Auckland (AKL) to Oklahoma City (PWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Wiley Post Airport (PWA) in Oklahoma City, United States is 12,097 kilometers (7,517 miles / 6,532 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 21:12 in Auckland, it's 02:12 in Oklahoma City. 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 1,277 feet between the two airports. Wiley Post Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Oklahoma City (PWA) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 237° (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 Wiley Post Airport (PWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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