AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
12,794 km
7,950 miles
RWF
Redwood Falls
United States
Distance
12,794 km
7,950 mi / 6,908 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL RWF
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Redwood Falls Municipal Airport
IATA Code AKL RWF
ICAO Code NZAA KRWF
City Auckland Redwood Falls
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 23 ft 1,024 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 44.550000, -95.080000

Auckland (AKL) to Redwood Falls (RWF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Redwood Falls Municipal Airport (RWF) in Redwood Falls, United States is 12,794 kilometers (7,950 miles / 6,908 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 20:31 in Auckland, it's 01:31 in Redwood Falls. 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 1,001 feet between the two airports. Redwood Falls Municipal Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Redwood Falls (RWF) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 242° (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 Redwood Falls Municipal Airport (RWF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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