AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,471 km
7,128 miles
SAF
Santa Fe
United States
Distance
11,471 km
7,128 mi / 6,194 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
55°
northeast

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AKL SAF
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Santa Fe Regional Airport
IATA Code AKL SAF
ICAO Code NZAA KSAF
City Auckland Santa Fe
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Denver
Elevation 23 ft 6,349 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 35.600000, -106.100000

Auckland (AKL) to Santa Fe (SAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF) in Santa Fe, United States is 11,471 kilometers (7,128 miles / 6,194 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 07:13 in Auckland, it's 11:13 in Santa Fe. With a 20-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 6,326 feet between the two airports. Santa Fe Regional 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 Santa Fe (SAF) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 234° (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 Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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