AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
13,124 km
8,155 miles
WTD
West End
Bahamas
Distance
13,124 km
8,155 mi / 7,086 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL WTD
Airport Name Auckland International Airport West End Airport
IATA Code AKL WTD
ICAO Code NZAA MYGW
City Auckland West End
Country New Zealand Bahamas
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Nassau
Elevation 23 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 26.690000, -78.970000

Auckland (AKL) to West End (WTD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to West End Airport (WTD) in West End, Bahamas is 13,124 kilometers (8,155 miles / 7,086 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 Bahamas. 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 06:46 in Auckland, it's 12:46 in West End. 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 West End (WTD) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 240° (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 West End Airport (WTD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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