AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
10,522 km
6,538 miles
RHV
San Jose
United States
Distance
10,522 km
6,538 mi / 5,681 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL RHV
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport
IATA Code AKL RHV
ICAO Code NZAA KRHV
City Auckland San Jose
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 23 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 37.330000, -121.820000

Auckland (AKL) to San Jose (RHV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport (RHV) in San Jose, United States is 10,522 kilometers (6,538 miles / 5,681 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 10:36 in Auckland, it's 13:36 in San Jose. 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.

The return flight from San Jose (RHV) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 226° (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 Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport (RHV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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