AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
12,334 km
7,664 miles
FSM
Fort Smith
United States
Distance
12,334 km
7,664 mi / 6,660 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
61°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

AKL FSM
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Fort Smith Regional Airport
IATA Code AKL FSM
ICAO Code NZAA KFSM
City Auckland Fort Smith
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 23 ft 469 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 35.300000, -94.400000

Auckland (AKL) to Fort Smith (FSM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM) in Fort Smith, United States is 12,334 kilometers (7,664 miles / 6,660 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 13:30 in Auckland, it's 20:30 in Fort Smith. With a 17-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 Fort Smith (FSM) 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 Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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