AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
12,712 km
7,899 miles
EFW
Jefferson
United States
Distance
12,712 km
7,899 mi / 6,864 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
55°
northeast

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AKL EFW
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Jefferson Municipal Airport
IATA Code AKL EFW
ICAO Code NZAA KEFW
City Auckland Jefferson
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 23 ft 1,047 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 42.010000, -94.340000

Auckland (AKL) to Jefferson (EFW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Jefferson Municipal Airport (EFW) in Jefferson, United States is 12,712 kilometers (7,899 miles / 6,864 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 06:52 in Auckland, it's 11:52 in Jefferson. 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 1,024 feet between the two airports. Jefferson Municipal Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Jefferson (EFW) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 241° (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 Jefferson Municipal Airport (EFW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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