AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
12,029 km
7,475 miles
GLD
Goodland
United States
Distance
12,029 km
7,475 mi / 6,495 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL GLD
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Renner Field/Goodland Municipal Airport
IATA Code AKL GLD
ICAO Code NZAA KGLD
City Auckland Goodland
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Denver
Elevation 23 ft 3,658 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 39.370000, -101.700000

Auckland (AKL) to Goodland (GLD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Renner Field/Goodland Municipal Airport (GLD) in Goodland, United States is 12,029 kilometers (7,475 miles / 6,495 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 14:00 in Auckland, it's 18:00 in Goodland. With a 20-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 3,635 feet between the two airports. Renner Field/Goodland Municipal Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Goodland (GLD) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 237° (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 Renner Field/Goodland Municipal Airport (GLD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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