AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,940 km
7,419 miles
LBL
Liberal
United States
Distance
11,940 km
7,419 mi / 6,447 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
56°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL LBL
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport
IATA Code AKL LBL
ICAO Code NZAA KLBL
City Auckland Liberal
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 23 ft 2,885 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 37.040000, -100.960000

Auckland (AKL) to Liberal (LBL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL) in Liberal, United States is 11,940 kilometers (7,419 miles / 6,447 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 17:06 in Auckland, it's 22:06 in Liberal. 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 2,862 feet between the two airports. Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Liberal (LBL) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 236° (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 Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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