AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,968 km
7,436 miles
CSM
Burns Flat
United States
Distance
11,968 km
7,436 mi / 6,462 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
59°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

AKL CSM
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Clinton/Sherman Airport
IATA Code AKL CSM
ICAO Code NZAA KCSM
City Auckland Burns Flat
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 23 ft 1,922 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 35.340000, -99.200000

Auckland (AKL) to Burns Flat (CSM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Clinton/Sherman Airport (CSM) in Burns Flat, United States is 11,968 kilometers (7,436 miles / 6,462 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 02:48 in Auckland, it's 09:48 in Burns Flat. With a 17-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 1,899 feet between the two airports. Clinton/Sherman Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Burns Flat (CSM) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 237° (west 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 Clinton/Sherman Airport (CSM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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