AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
10,757 km
6,684 miles
TVL
South Lake Tahoe
United States
Distance
10,757 km
6,684 mi / 5,808 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
45°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL TVL
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Lake Tahoe Airport
IATA Code AKL TVL
ICAO Code NZAA KTVL
City Auckland South Lake Tahoe
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 23 ft 6,268 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 38.890000, -120.000000

Auckland (AKL) to South Lake Tahoe (TVL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL) in South Lake Tahoe, United States is 10,757 kilometers (6,684 miles / 5,808 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 23:20 in Auckland, it's 02:20 in South Lake Tahoe. With a 21-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 6,245 feet between the two airports. Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe (TVL) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 227° (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 Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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