AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
7,056 km
4,385 miles
ITO
Hilo
United States
Distance
7,056 km
4,385 mi / 3,810 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-22h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
32°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

AKL ITO
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Hilo International Airport
IATA Code AKL ITO
ICAO Code NZAA PHTO
City Auckland Hilo
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 23 ft 38 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 19.720000, -155.050000

Auckland (AKL) to Hilo (ITO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Hilo International Airport (ITO) in Hilo, United States is 7,056 kilometers (4,385 miles / 3,810 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 00:48 in Auckland, it's 02:48 in Hilo. With a 22-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 Hilo (ITO) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 207° (south 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 Hilo International Airport (ITO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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