AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,394 km
7,080 miles
CNM
Carlsbad
United States
Distance
11,394 km
7,080 mi / 6,152 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
59°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

AKL CNM
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Cavern City Air Trml Airport
IATA Code AKL CNM
ICAO Code NZAA KCNM
City Auckland Carlsbad
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Denver
Elevation 23 ft 3,295 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 32.340000, -104.260000

Auckland (AKL) to Carlsbad (CNM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Cavern City Air Trml Airport (CNM) in Carlsbad, United States is 11,394 kilometers (7,080 miles / 6,152 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 07:48 in Auckland, it's 13:48 in Carlsbad. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,272 feet between the two airports. Cavern City Air Trml Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Carlsbad (CNM) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 234° (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 Cavern City Air Trml Airport (CNM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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