AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
13,583 km
8,440 miles
TZC
Caro
United States
Distance
13,583 km
8,440 mi / 7,334 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
57°
east northeast

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AKL TZC
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Tuscola Area Airport
IATA Code AKL TZC
ICAO Code NZAA KCFS
City Auckland Caro
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Detroit
Elevation 23 ft 704 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 43.460000, -83.450000

Auckland (AKL) to Caro (TZC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Tuscola Area Airport (TZC) in Caro, United States is 13,583 kilometers (8,440 miles / 7,334 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 12:37 in Auckland, it's 18:37 in Caro. With a 18-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 Caro (TZC) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 247° (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 Tuscola Area Airport (TZC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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