AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,841 km
7,358 miles
ELA
Eagle Lake
United States
Distance
11,841 km
7,358 mi / 6,394 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL ELA
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Eagle Lake Airport
IATA Code AKL ELA
ICAO Code NZAA KELA
City Auckland Eagle Lake
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 23 ft 184 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 29.600000, -96.320000

Auckland (AKL) to Eagle Lake (ELA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Eagle Lake Airport (ELA) in Eagle Lake, United States is 11,841 kilometers (7,358 miles / 6,394 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 16:39 in Auckland, it's 21:39 in Eagle Lake. 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.

The return flight from Eagle Lake (ELA) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 236° (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 Eagle Lake Airport (ELA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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