AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
10,494 km
6,520 miles
NKX
San Diego
United States
Distance
10,494 km
6,520 mi / 5,666 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
51°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

AKL NKX
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Miramar Mcas (Joe Foss Field) Airport
IATA Code AKL NKX
ICAO Code NZAA KNKX
City Auckland San Diego
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 23 ft 477 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 32.870000, -117.140000

Auckland (AKL) to San Diego (NKX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Miramar Mcas (Joe Foss Field) Airport (NKX) in San Diego, United States is 10,494 kilometers (6,520 miles / 5,666 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 19:21 in Auckland, it's 00:21 in San Diego. 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.

The return flight from San Diego (NKX) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 228° (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 Miramar Mcas (Joe Foss Field) Airport (NKX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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