AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
13,015 km
8,087 miles
RMG
Rome
United States
Distance
13,015 km
8,087 mi / 7,027 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
66°
east northeast

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AKL RMG
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field
IATA Code AKL RMG
ICAO Code NZAA KRMG
City Auckland Rome
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/New_York
Elevation 23 ft 644 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 34.350000, -85.160000

Auckland (AKL) to Rome (RMG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG) in Rome, United States is 13,015 kilometers (8,087 miles / 7,027 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 12:10 in Auckland, it's 18:10 in Rome. With a 18-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 Rome (RMG) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 242° (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 Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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