AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
12,828 km
7,971 miles
FXY
Forest City
United States
Distance
12,828 km
7,971 mi / 6,927 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
54°
northeast

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AKL FXY
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Forest City Municipal Airport
IATA Code AKL FXY
ICAO Code NZAA KFXY
City Auckland Forest City
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 23 ft 1,229 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 43.230000, -93.620000

Auckland (AKL) to Forest City (FXY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Forest City Municipal Airport (FXY) in Forest City, United States is 12,828 kilometers (7,971 miles / 6,927 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 21:39 in Auckland, it's 02:39 in Forest 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,206 feet between the two airports. Forest City Municipal Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Forest City (FXY) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 242° (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 Forest City Municipal Airport (FXY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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