AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
12,598 km
7,828 miles
FCY
Forrest City
United States
Distance
12,598 km
7,828 mi / 6,802 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL FCY
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Hutfly Airport
IATA Code AKL FCY
ICAO Code NZAA KFCY
City Auckland Forrest City
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 23 ft 249 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 34.940000, -90.770000

Auckland (AKL) to Forrest City (FCY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Hutfly Airport (FCY) in Forrest City, United States is 12,598 kilometers (7,828 miles / 6,802 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 15:15 in Auckland, it's 20:15 in Forrest City. 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 Forrest City (FCY) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 240° (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 Hutfly Airport (FCY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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