AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
13,768 km
8,555 miles
FKL
Franklin
United States
Distance
13,768 km
8,555 mi / 7,434 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
61°
east northeast

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AKL FKL
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Venango Regional Airport
IATA Code AKL FKL
ICAO Code NZAA KFKL
City Auckland Franklin
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/New_York
Elevation 23 ft 1,540 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 41.380000, -79.860000

Auckland (AKL) to Franklin (FKL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Venango Regional Airport (FKL) in Franklin, United States is 13,768 kilometers (8,555 miles / 7,434 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 19:42 in Auckland, it's 01:42 in Franklin. 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 1,517 feet between the two airports. Venango Regional Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Franklin (FKL) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 248° (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 Venango Regional Airport (FKL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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