AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,734 km
7,291 miles
WYS
West Yellowstone
United States
Distance
11,734 km
7,291 mi / 6,336 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
45°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

AKL WYS
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Yellowstone Airport
IATA Code AKL WYS
ICAO Code NZAA KWYS
City Auckland West Yellowstone
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Denver
Elevation 23 ft 6,649 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 44.690000, -111.120000

Auckland (AKL) to West Yellowstone (WYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Yellowstone Airport (WYS) in West Yellowstone, United States is 11,734 kilometers (7,291 miles / 6,336 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 10:46 in Auckland, it's 16:46 in West Yellowstone. 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 6,626 feet between the two airports. Yellowstone 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 West Yellowstone (WYS) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 233° (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 Yellowstone Airport (WYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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