AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
14,314 km
8,894 miles
SLK
Saranac Lake
United States
Distance
14,314 km
8,894 mi / 7,729 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
59°
east northeast

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AKL SLK
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Adirondack Regional Airport
IATA Code AKL SLK
ICAO Code NZAA KSLK
City Auckland Saranac Lake
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/New_York
Elevation 23 ft 1,663 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 44.390000, -74.210000

Auckland (AKL) to Saranac Lake (SLK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Adirondack Regional Airport (SLK) in Saranac Lake, United States is 14,314 kilometers (8,894 miles / 7,729 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 21:50 in Auckland, it's 03:50 in Saranac Lake. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,640 feet between the two airports. Adirondack Regional Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Saranac Lake (SLK) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 253° (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 Adirondack Regional Airport (SLK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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