AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,502 km
7,147 miles
HBB
Hobbs
United States
Distance
11,502 km
7,147 mi / 6,210 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL HBB
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Industrial Airpark
IATA Code AKL HBB
ICAO Code NZAA NM83
City Auckland Hobbs
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Denver
Elevation 23 ft 3,707 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 32.770000, -103.210000

Auckland (AKL) to Hobbs (HBB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Industrial Airpark (HBB) in Hobbs, United States is 11,502 kilometers (7,147 miles / 6,210 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 11:00 in Auckland, it's 15:00 in Hobbs. 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 3,684 feet between the two airports. Industrial Airpark sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Hobbs (HBB) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 234° (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 Industrial Airpark (HBB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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