AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,849 km
7,363 miles
DEN
Denver
United States
Distance
11,849 km
7,363 mi / 6,398 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
52°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

AKL DEN
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Denver International Airport
IATA Code AKL DEN
ICAO Code NZAA KDEN
City Auckland Denver
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Denver
Elevation 23 ft 5,434 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 39.860000, -104.670000

Auckland (AKL) to Denver (DEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States is 11,849 kilometers (7,363 miles / 6,398 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 06:59 in Auckland, it's 12:59 in Denver. 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 5,411 feet between the two airports. Denver International Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Denver (DEN) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 235° (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 Denver International Airport (DEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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