AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
13,879 km
8,624 miles
BFD
Bradford
United States
Distance
13,879 km
8,624 mi / 7,494 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL BFD
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Bradford Regional Airport
IATA Code AKL BFD
ICAO Code NZAA KBFD
City Auckland Bradford
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/New_York
Elevation 23 ft 2,143 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 41.800000, -78.640000

Auckland (AKL) to Bradford (BFD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Bradford Regional Airport (BFD) in Bradford, United States is 13,879 kilometers (8,624 miles / 7,494 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 09:52 in Auckland, it's 15:52 in Bradford. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,120 feet between the two airports. Bradford Regional Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Bradford (BFD) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 249° (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 Bradford Regional Airport (BFD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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