AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
12,304 km
7,645 miles
EAR
Kearney
United States
Distance
12,304 km
7,645 mi / 6,644 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
54°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

AKL EAR
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Kearney Regional Airport
IATA Code AKL EAR
ICAO Code NZAA KEAR
City Auckland Kearney
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 23 ft 2,132 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 40.730000, -99.010000

Auckland (AKL) to Kearney (EAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Kearney Regional Airport (EAR) in Kearney, United States is 12,304 kilometers (7,645 miles / 6,644 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 12:28 in Auckland, it's 19:28 in Kearney. 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 2,109 feet between the two airports. Kearney Regional Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Kearney (EAR) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 238° (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 Kearney Regional Airport (EAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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