AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
13,070 km
8,121 miles
RIE
Rice Lake
United States
Distance
13,070 km
8,121 mi / 7,057 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
52°
northeast

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AKL RIE
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field
IATA Code AKL RIE
ICAO Code NZAA KRPD
City Auckland Rice Lake
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 23 ft 1,109 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 45.420000, -91.770000

Auckland (AKL) to Rice Lake (RIE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (RIE) in Rice Lake, United States is 13,070 kilometers (8,121 miles / 7,057 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 11:31 in Auckland, it's 16:31 in Rice Lake. 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 1,086 feet between the two airports. Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Rice Lake (RIE) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 244° (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 Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (RIE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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