AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,427 km
7,101 miles
CKU
Cordova
United States
Distance
11,427 km
7,101 mi / 6,170 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-22h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
19°
north northeast

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AKL CKU
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Cordova Municipal Airport
IATA Code AKL CKU
ICAO Code NZAA KCKU
City Auckland Cordova
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Anchorage
Elevation 23 ft 59 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 60.540000, -145.730000

Auckland (AKL) to Cordova (CKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Cordova Municipal Airport (CKU) in Cordova, United States is 11,427 kilometers (7,101 miles / 6,170 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 23:50 in Auckland, it's 01:50 in Cordova. With a 22-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 Cordova (CKU) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 211° (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 Cordova Municipal Airport (CKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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