AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
12,239 km
7,605 miles
ICT
Wichita
United States
Distance
12,239 km
7,605 mi / 6,609 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL ICT
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl Airport
IATA Code AKL ICT
ICAO Code NZAA KICT
City Auckland Wichita
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 23 ft 1,333 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 37.650000, -97.430000

Auckland (AKL) to Wichita (ICT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl Airport (ICT) in Wichita, United States is 12,239 kilometers (7,605 miles / 6,609 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 02:14 in Auckland, it's 07:14 in Wichita. 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 1,310 feet between the two airports. Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Wichita (ICT) 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 Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl Airport (ICT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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