AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
12,919 km
8,028 miles
LSF
Fort Moore (Columbus)
United States
Distance
12,919 km
8,028 mi / 6,976 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
68°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL LSF
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Lawson Army Air Field (Fort Moore) Airport
IATA Code AKL LSF
ICAO Code NZAA KLSF
City Auckland Fort Moore (Columbus)
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/New_York
Elevation 23 ft 227 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 32.300000, -85.000000

Auckland (AKL) to Fort Moore (Columbus) (LSF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Lawson Army Air Field (Fort Moore) Airport (LSF) in Fort Moore (Columbus), United States is 12,919 kilometers (8,028 miles / 6,976 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 22:32 in Auckland, it's 04:32 in Fort Moore (Columbus). With a 18-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 Fort Moore (Columbus) (LSF) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 241° (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 Lawson Army Air Field (Fort Moore) Airport (LSF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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