AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
13,141 km
8,165 miles
BFR
Bedford
United States
Distance
13,141 km
8,165 mi / 7,096 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
61°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

AKL BFR
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport
IATA Code AKL BFR
ICAO Code NZAA KBFR
City Auckland Bedford
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Elevation 23 ft 727 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 38.840000, -86.450000

Auckland (AKL) to Bedford (BFR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport (BFR) in Bedford, United States is 13,141 kilometers (8,165 miles / 7,096 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 04:15 in Auckland, it's 12:15 in Bedford. With a 16-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 Bedford (BFR) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 244° (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 Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport (BFR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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