AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
10,873 km
6,756 miles
VGT
Las Vegas
United States
Distance
10,873 km
6,756 mi / 5,871 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
50°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL VGT
Airport Name Auckland International Airport North Las Vegas Airport
IATA Code AKL VGT
ICAO Code NZAA KVGT
City Auckland Las Vegas
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 23 ft 2,205 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 36.210000, -115.190000

Auckland (AKL) to Las Vegas (VGT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to North Las Vegas Airport (VGT) in Las Vegas, United States is 10,873 kilometers (6,756 miles / 5,871 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 21:07 in Auckland, it's 00:07 in Las Vegas. 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 2,182 feet between the two airports. North Las Vegas Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Las Vegas (VGT) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 229° (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 North Las Vegas Airport (VGT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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