AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
10,781 km
6,699 miles
TKF
Truckee
United States
Distance
10,781 km
6,699 mi / 5,821 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
45°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL TKF
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Truckee-Tahoe Airport
IATA Code AKL TKF
ICAO Code NZAA KTRK
City Auckland Truckee
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 23 ft 5,904 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 39.320000, -120.140000

Auckland (AKL) to Truckee (TKF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Truckee-Tahoe Airport (TKF) in Truckee, United States is 10,781 kilometers (6,699 miles / 5,821 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 14:45 in Auckland, it's 17:45 in Truckee. With a 21-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 5,881 feet between the two airports. Truckee-Tahoe Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Truckee (TKF) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 227° (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 Truckee-Tahoe Airport (TKF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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