AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,828 km
7,350 miles
RDB
Red Dog
United States
Distance
11,828 km
7,350 mi / 6,387 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-22h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
north

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AKL RDB
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Red Dog Airport
IATA Code AKL RDB
ICAO Code NZAA PADG
City Auckland Red Dog
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Nome
Elevation 23 ft 969 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 68.030000, -162.900000

Auckland (AKL) to Red Dog (RDB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Red Dog Airport (RDB) in Red Dog, United States is 11,828 kilometers (7,350 miles / 6,387 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 13:01 in Auckland, it's 15:01 in Red Dog. With a 22-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 Red Dog (RDB) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 198° (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 Red Dog Airport (RDB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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