AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
10,560 km
6,562 miles
RIV
Riverside
United States
Distance
10,560 km
6,562 mi / 5,702 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
51°
northeast

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AKL RIV
Airport Name Auckland International Airport March Arb Airport
IATA Code AKL RIV
ICAO Code NZAA KRIV
City Auckland Riverside
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 23 ft 1,536 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 33.880000, -117.260000

Auckland (AKL) to Riverside (RIV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to March Arb Airport (RIV) in Riverside, United States is 10,560 kilometers (6,562 miles / 5,702 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 06:28 in Auckland, it's 09:28 in Riverside. 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 1,513 feet between the two airports. March Arb Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Riverside (RIV) 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 March Arb Airport (RIV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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