AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,161 km
6,935 miles
SJN
St Johns
United States
Distance
11,161 km
6,935 mi / 6,026 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
54°
northeast

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AKL SJN
Airport Name Auckland International Airport St Johns Industrial Air Park
IATA Code AKL SJN
ICAO Code NZAA KSJN
City Auckland St Johns
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Phoenix
Elevation 23 ft 5,737 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 34.520000, -109.380000

Auckland (AKL) to St Johns (SJN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to St Johns Industrial Air Park (SJN) in St Johns, United States is 11,161 kilometers (6,935 miles / 6,026 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 08:09 in Auckland, it's 12:09 in St Johns. 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 5,714 feet between the two airports. St Johns Industrial Air Park sits higher than Auckland International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from St Johns (SJN) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 232° (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 St Johns Industrial Air Park (SJN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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