AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,488 km
7,138 miles
GCD
Electric City
United States
Distance
11,488 km
7,138 mi / 6,203 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
39°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL GCD
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Grand Coulee Dam Airport
IATA Code AKL GCD
ICAO Code NZAA K3W7
City Auckland Electric City
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 23 ft 1,593 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 47.920000, -119.080000

Auckland (AKL) to Electric City (GCD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Grand Coulee Dam Airport (GCD) in Electric City, United States is 11,488 kilometers (7,138 miles / 6,203 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 16:26 in Auckland, it's 19:26 in Electric City. With a 21-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 1,570 feet between the two airports. Grand Coulee Dam Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Electric City (GCD) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 229° (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 Grand Coulee Dam Airport (GCD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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