AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
13,089 km
8,133 miles
GLW
Glasgow
United States
Distance
13,089 km
8,133 mi / 7,068 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
63°
east northeast

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AKL GLW
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Glasgow Municipal Airport
IATA Code AKL GLW
ICAO Code NZAA KGLW
City Auckland Glasgow
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 23 ft 716 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 37.030000, -85.950000

Auckland (AKL) to Glasgow (GLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Glasgow Municipal Airport (GLW) in Glasgow, United States is 13,089 kilometers (8,133 miles / 7,068 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 16:39 in Auckland, it's 21:39 in Glasgow. 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.

The return flight from Glasgow (GLW) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 243° (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 Glasgow Municipal Airport (GLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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