AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,270 km
7,003 miles
VHN
Van Horn
United States
Distance
11,270 km
7,003 mi / 6,085 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL VHN
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Culberson County Airport
IATA Code AKL VHN
ICAO Code NZAA KVHN
City Auckland Van Horn
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 23 ft 3,957 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 31.060000, -104.780000

Auckland (AKL) to Van Horn (VHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Culberson County Airport (VHN) in Van Horn, United States is 11,270 kilometers (7,003 miles / 6,085 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 02:04 in Auckland, it's 07:04 in Van Horn. 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 3,934 feet between the two airports. Culberson County Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Van Horn (VHN) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 233° (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 Culberson County Airport (VHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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