AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
13,942 km
8,663 miles
ELZ
Wellsville
United States
Distance
13,942 km
8,663 mi / 7,528 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL ELZ
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Wellsville Municipal/Tarantine Field
IATA Code AKL ELZ
ICAO Code NZAA KELZ
City Auckland Wellsville
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/New_York
Elevation 23 ft 2,125 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 42.110000, -77.990000

Auckland (AKL) to Wellsville (ELZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Wellsville Municipal/Tarantine Field (ELZ) in Wellsville, United States is 13,942 kilometers (8,663 miles / 7,528 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 17:50 in Auckland, it's 23:50 in Wellsville. 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 2,102 feet between the two airports. Wellsville Municipal/Tarantine Field sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Wellsville (ELZ) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 249° (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 Wellsville Municipal/Tarantine Field (ELZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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