AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,101 km
6,898 miles
VAK
Chevak
United States
Distance
11,101 km
6,898 mi / 5,994 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-22h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

AKL VAK
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Chevak Airport
IATA Code AKL VAK
ICAO Code NZAA PAVA
City Auckland Chevak
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Anchorage
Elevation 23 ft 61 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 61.540000, -165.600000

Auckland (AKL) to Chevak (VAK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Chevak Airport (VAK) in Chevak, United States is 11,101 kilometers (6,898 miles / 5,994 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 20:46 in Auckland, it's 22:46 in Chevak. With a 22-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 Chevak (VAK) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 196° (south 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 Chevak Airport (VAK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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