AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
10,328 km
6,417 miles
CIH
Changzhi
China
Distance
10,328 km
6,417 mi / 5,577 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
315°
northwest

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AKL CIH
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Changzhi Airport
IATA Code AKL CIH
ICAO Code NZAA ZBCZ
City Auckland Changzhi
Country New Zealand China
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 23 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 36.250000, 113.130000

Auckland (AKL) to Changzhi (CIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Changzhi Airport (CIH) in Changzhi, China is 10,328 kilometers (6,417 miles / 5,577 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 18:45 in Auckland, it's 13:45 in Changzhi. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Changzhi (CIH) 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 Changzhi Airport (CIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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