AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,312 km
7,029 miles
GNT
Grants
United States
Distance
11,312 km
7,029 mi / 6,108 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL GNT
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Grants-Milan Municipal Airport
IATA Code AKL GNT
ICAO Code NZAA KGNT
City Auckland Grants
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Denver
Elevation 23 ft 6,537 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 35.170000, -107.900000

Auckland (AKL) to Grants (GNT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Grants-Milan Municipal Airport (GNT) in Grants, United States is 11,312 kilometers (7,029 miles / 6,108 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 16:04 in Auckland, it's 20:04 in Grants. 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 6,514 feet between the two airports. Grants-Milan Municipal Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Grants (GNT) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 233° (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 Grants-Milan Municipal Airport (GNT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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