AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
7,010 km
4,356 miles
KOA
Kailua/Kona
United States
Distance
7,010 km
4,356 mi / 3,785 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-23h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL KOA
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport
IATA Code AKL KOA
ICAO Code NZAA PHKO
City Auckland Kailua/Kona
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 23 ft 49 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 19.700000, -156.000000

Auckland (AKL) to Kailua/Kona (KOA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) in Kailua/Kona, United States is 7,010 kilometers (4,356 miles / 3,785 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 17:22 in Auckland, it's 18:22 in Kailua/Kona. With a 23-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 Kailua/Kona (KOA) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 206° (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 Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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