AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
10,475 km
6,509 miles
CDB
Cold Bay
United States
Distance
10,475 km
6,509 mi / 5,656 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
13°
north northeast

Ready to fly AKL to CDB?

Compare flight prices across hundreds of airlines and booking sites.

Find flights from AKL to CDB

Some links on this page are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Airport Comparison

AKL CDB
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Cold Bay Airport
IATA Code AKL CDB
ICAO Code NZAA PACD
City Auckland Cold Bay
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Anchorage
Elevation 23 ft 100 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 55.210000, -162.730000

Auckland (AKL) to Cold Bay (CDB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Cold Bay Airport (CDB) in Cold Bay, United States is 10,475 kilometers (6,509 miles / 5,656 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 19:49 in Auckland, it's 23:49 in Cold Bay. With a 20-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 Cold Bay (CDB) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 198° (south 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 Cold Bay Airport (CDB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Cheapest months to fly AKL → CDB

Live ticket prices for the next 12 months. Click any month to see deals.

Flight schedule AKL → CDB

Upcoming departures, airlines, and flight numbers for this route.

Flight AKL → CDB delayed or cancelled?

You may be entitled to up to €600 compensation under EU 261 / UK 261. Check eligibility in 2 minutes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.