AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,767 km
7,312 miles
BWD
Brownwood
United States
Distance
11,767 km
7,312 mi / 6,354 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
62°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL BWD
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Brownwood Regional Airport
IATA Code AKL BWD
ICAO Code NZAA KBWD
City Auckland Brownwood
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 23 ft 1,387 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 31.790000, -98.960000

Auckland (AKL) to Brownwood (BWD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Brownwood Regional Airport (BWD) in Brownwood, United States is 11,767 kilometers (7,312 miles / 6,354 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 12:49 in Auckland, it's 17:49 in Brownwood. 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 1,364 feet between the two airports. Brownwood Regional Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Brownwood (BWD) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 236° (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 Brownwood Regional Airport (BWD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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