AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,698 km
7,269 miles
JCY
Johnson City
United States
Distance
11,698 km
7,269 mi / 6,316 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL JCY
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Lbj Ranch Airport
IATA Code AKL JCY
ICAO Code NZAA 0TE7
City Auckland Johnson City
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 23 ft 1,515 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 30.250000, -98.620000

Auckland (AKL) to Johnson City (JCY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Lbj Ranch Airport (JCY) in Johnson City, United States is 11,698 kilometers (7,269 miles / 6,316 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 16:36 in Auckland, it's 21:36 in Johnson 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 1,492 feet between the two airports. Lbj Ranch Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Johnson City (JCY) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 236° (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 Lbj Ranch Airport (JCY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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