AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,471 km
7,128 miles
DLF
Del Rio
United States
Distance
11,471 km
7,128 mi / 6,194 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL DLF
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Laughlin Afb Airport
IATA Code AKL DLF
ICAO Code NZAA KDLF
City Auckland Del Rio
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 23 ft 1,082 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 29.400000, -100.800000

Auckland (AKL) to Del Rio (DLF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Laughlin Afb Airport (DLF) in Del Rio, United States is 11,471 kilometers (7,128 miles / 6,194 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 06:36 in Auckland, it's 11:36 in Del Rio. With a 19-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 1,059 feet between the two airports. Laughlin Afb Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Del Rio (DLF) 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 Laughlin Afb Airport (DLF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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