AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
12,796 km
7,951 miles
BBB
Benson
United States
Distance
12,796 km
7,951 mi / 6,909 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
51°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

AKL BBB
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Benson Municipal Airport
IATA Code AKL BBB
ICAO Code NZAA KBBB
City Auckland Benson
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 23 ft 1,039 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 45.330000, -95.650000

Auckland (AKL) to Benson (BBB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Benson Municipal Airport (BBB) in Benson, United States is 12,796 kilometers (7,951 miles / 6,909 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 20:20 in Auckland, it's 03:20 in Benson. With a 17-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 1,016 feet between the two airports. Benson Municipal Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Benson (BBB) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 242° (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 Benson Municipal Airport (BBB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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