AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
12,620 km
7,842 miles
LYB
Little Cayman
KY
Distance
12,620 km
7,842 mi / 6,814 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
82°
east

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AKL LYB
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Edward Bodden Airfield
IATA Code AKL LYB
ICAO Code NZAA MWCL
City Auckland Little Cayman
Country New Zealand KY
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Cayman
Elevation 23 ft 3 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 19.670000, -80.100000

Auckland (AKL) to Little Cayman (LYB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Edward Bodden Airfield (LYB) in Little Cayman, KY is 12,620 kilometers (7,842 miles / 6,814 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 KY. 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 15:06 in Auckland, it's 21:06 in Little Cayman. 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 Little Cayman (LYB) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 237° (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 Edward Bodden Airfield (LYB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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