AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
14,848 km
9,226 miles
CAR
Caribou
United States
Distance
14,848 km
9,226 mi / 8,017 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL CAR
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Caribou Municipal Airport
IATA Code AKL CAR
ICAO Code NZAA KCAR
City Auckland Caribou
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/New_York
Elevation 23 ft 620 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 46.870000, -68.020000

Auckland (AKL) to Caribou (CAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Caribou Municipal Airport (CAR) in Caribou, United States is 14,848 kilometers (9,226 miles / 8,017 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 21:35 in Auckland, it's 03:35 in Caribou. 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.

The return flight from Caribou (CAR) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 258° (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 Caribou Municipal Airport (CAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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