AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,231 km
6,978 miles
GRF
Fort Lewis/Tacoma
United States
Distance
11,231 km
6,978 mi / 6,064 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL GRF
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport
IATA Code AKL GRF
ICAO Code NZAA KGRF
City Auckland Fort Lewis/Tacoma
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 23 ft 301 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 47.080000, -122.580000

Auckland (AKL) to Fort Lewis/Tacoma (GRF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (GRF) in Fort Lewis/Tacoma, United States is 11,231 kilometers (6,978 miles / 6,064 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 08:46 in Auckland, it's 11:46 in Fort Lewis/Tacoma. 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.

The return flight from Fort Lewis/Tacoma (GRF) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 226° (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 Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (GRF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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