AKA
Ankang
China
12,506 km
7,771 miles
ATL
Atlanta
United States
Distance
12,506 km
7,771 mi / 6,753 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
12°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

AKA ATL
Airport Name Ankang Airport Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport
IATA Code AKA ATL
ICAO Code ZLAK KATL
City Ankang Atlanta
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 0 ft 1,026 ft
Coordinates 32.710000, 108.930000 33.640000, -84.430000

Ankang (AKA) to Atlanta (ATL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ankang Airport (AKA) in Ankang, China to Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States is 12,506 kilometers (7,771 miles / 6,753 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 China with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:28 in Ankang, it's 02:28 in Atlanta. With a 13-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 1,026 feet between the two airports. Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport sits higher than Ankang Airport.

The return flight from Atlanta (ATL) to Ankang (AKA) follows a heading of 348° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ankang Airport (AKA) and Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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