AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
12,271 km
7,625 miles
TUL
Tulsa
United States
Distance
12,271 km
7,625 mi / 6,626 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
59°
east northeast

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AKL TUL
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Tulsa International Airport
IATA Code AKL TUL
ICAO Code NZAA KTUL
City Auckland Tulsa
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 23 ft 678 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 36.200000, -95.890000

Auckland (AKL) to Tulsa (TUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Tulsa International Airport (TUL) in Tulsa, United States is 12,271 kilometers (7,625 miles / 6,626 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 05:42 in Auckland, it's 10:42 in Tulsa. With a 19-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 Tulsa (TUL) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 238° (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 Tulsa International Airport (TUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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