AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
12,165 km
7,559 miles
HLC
Hill City
United States
Distance
12,165 km
7,559 mi / 6,569 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
55°
northeast

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AKL HLC
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Hill City Municipal Airport
IATA Code AKL HLC
ICAO Code NZAA KHLC
City Auckland Hill City
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 23 ft 2,238 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 39.380000, -99.830000

Auckland (AKL) to Hill City (HLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Hill City Municipal Airport (HLC) in Hill City, United States is 12,165 kilometers (7,559 miles / 6,569 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 14:27 in Auckland, it's 19:27 in Hill City. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,215 feet between the two airports. Hill City Municipal Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Hill City (HLC) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 238° (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 Hill City Municipal Airport (HLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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