AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
10,616 km
6,597 miles
RBF
Big Bear City
United States
Distance
10,616 km
6,597 mi / 5,732 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL RBF
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Big Bear City Airport
IATA Code AKL RBF
ICAO Code NZAA KL35
City Auckland Big Bear City
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 23 ft 6,752 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 34.260000, -116.860000

Auckland (AKL) to Big Bear City (RBF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Big Bear City Airport (RBF) in Big Bear City, United States is 10,616 kilometers (6,597 miles / 5,732 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 03:04 in Auckland, it's 06:04 in Big Bear City. With a 21-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 6,729 feet between the two airports. Big Bear City 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 Big Bear City (RBF) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 228° (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 Big Bear City Airport (RBF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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