AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
9,851 km
6,121 miles
CGD
Changde
China
Distance
9,851 km
6,121 mi / 5,319 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL CGD
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Changde Airport
IATA Code AKL CGD
ICAO Code NZAA ZGCD
City Auckland Changde
Country New Zealand China
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 23 ft 128 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 28.920000, 111.640000

Auckland (AKL) to Changde (CGD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Changde Airport (CGD) in Changde, China is 9,851 kilometers (6,121 miles / 5,319 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 China. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:27 in Auckland, it's 09:27 in Changde. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Changde (CGD) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 135° (southeast). 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 Changde Airport (CGD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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