AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,507 km
7,150 miles
WAA
Wales
United States
Distance
11,507 km
7,150 mi / 6,214 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-22h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

AKL WAA
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Wales Airport
IATA Code AKL WAA
ICAO Code NZAA PAIW
City Auckland Wales
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Anchorage
Elevation 23 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 65.620000, -168.090000

Auckland (AKL) to Wales (WAA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Wales Airport (WAA) in Wales, United States is 11,507 kilometers (7,150 miles / 6,214 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

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 09:02 in Auckland, it's 11:02 in Wales. With a 22-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 Wales (WAA) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 194° (south 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 Wales Airport (WAA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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