AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
12,790 km
7,947 miles
TNU
Newton
United States
Distance
12,790 km
7,947 mi / 6,906 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
55°
northeast

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AKL TNU
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Newton Municipal-Earl Johnson Field
IATA Code AKL TNU
ICAO Code NZAA KTNU
City Auckland Newton
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 23 ft 953 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 41.670000, -93.020000

Auckland (AKL) to Newton (TNU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Newton Municipal-Earl Johnson Field (TNU) in Newton, United States is 12,790 kilometers (7,947 miles / 6,906 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 19:58 in Auckland, it's 00:58 in Newton. 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.

The return flight from Newton (TNU) 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 Newton Municipal-Earl Johnson Field (TNU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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