AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
14,516 km
9,020 miles
HIE
Whitefield
United States
Distance
14,516 km
9,020 mi / 7,838 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
59°
east northeast

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AKL HIE
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Mount Washington Regional Airport
IATA Code AKL HIE
ICAO Code NZAA KHIE
City Auckland Whitefield
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/New_York
Elevation 23 ft 1,072 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 44.370000, -71.550000

Auckland (AKL) to Whitefield (HIE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Mount Washington Regional Airport (HIE) in Whitefield, United States is 14,516 kilometers (9,020 miles / 7,838 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, 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 17:49 in Auckland, it's 23:49 in Whitefield. With a 18-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 1,049 feet between the two airports. Mount Washington Regional Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Whitefield (HIE) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 254° (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 Mount Washington Regional Airport (HIE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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