AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
9,976 km
6,198 miles
SYA
Shemya
United States
Distance
9,976 km
6,198 mi / 5,386 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-23h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
360°
north

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AKL SYA
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Eareckson Air Station
IATA Code AKL SYA
ICAO Code NZAA PASY
City Auckland Shemya
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Adak
Elevation 23 ft 98 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 52.700000, 174.100000

Auckland (AKL) to Shemya (SYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Eareckson Air Station (SYA) in Shemya, United States is 9,976 kilometers (6,198 miles / 5,386 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 360°.

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 05:43 in Auckland, it's 06:43 in Shemya. With a 23-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 Shemya (SYA) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 179° (south). 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 Eareckson Air Station (SYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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