AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
12,901 km
8,016 miles
TVF
Thief River Falls
United States
Distance
12,901 km
8,016 mi / 6,966 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
48°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL TVF
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Thief River Falls Regional Airport
IATA Code AKL TVF
ICAO Code NZAA KTVF
City Auckland Thief River Falls
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 23 ft 1,119 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 48.070000, -96.190000

Auckland (AKL) to Thief River Falls (TVF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Thief River Falls Regional Airport (TVF) in Thief River Falls, United States is 12,901 kilometers (8,016 miles / 6,966 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 04:11 in Auckland, it's 09:11 in Thief River Falls. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,096 feet between the two airports. Thief River Falls Regional Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Thief River Falls (TVF) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 243° (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 Thief River Falls Regional Airport (TVF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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