AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
12,531 km
7,786 miles
BIS
Bismarck
United States
Distance
12,531 km
7,786 mi / 6,766 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
48°
northeast

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AKL BIS
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Bismarck Municipal Airport
IATA Code AKL BIS
ICAO Code NZAA KBIS
City Auckland Bismarck
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 23 ft 1,661 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 46.770000, -100.750000

Auckland (AKL) to Bismarck (BIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) in Bismarck, United States is 12,531 kilometers (7,786 miles / 6,766 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 12:13 in Auckland, it's 17:13 in Bismarck. With a 19-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 1,638 feet between the two airports. Bismarck Municipal Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Bismarck (BIS) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 239° (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 Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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