AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
12,372 km
7,687 miles
EMP
Emporia
United States
Distance
12,372 km
7,687 mi / 6,680 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL EMP
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Emporia Municipal Airport
IATA Code AKL EMP
ICAO Code NZAA KEMP
City Auckland Emporia
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 23 ft 1,208 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 38.330000, -96.190000

Auckland (AKL) to Emporia (EMP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Emporia Municipal Airport (EMP) in Emporia, United States is 12,372 kilometers (7,687 miles / 6,680 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 09:07 in Auckland, it's 14:07 in Emporia. 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 1,185 feet between the two airports. Emporia Municipal Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Emporia (EMP) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 239° (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 Emporia Municipal Airport (EMP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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