AKU
Aksu
China
11,541 km
7,171 miles
ATL
Atlanta
United States
Distance
11,541 km
7,171 mi / 6,232 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AKU ATL
Airport Name Aksu Airport Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport
IATA Code AKU ATL
ICAO Code ZWAK KATL
City Aksu Atlanta
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 0 ft 1,026 ft
Coordinates 41.260000, 80.290000 33.640000, -84.430000

Aksu (AKU) to Atlanta (ATL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aksu Airport (AKU) in Aksu, China to Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States is 11,541 kilometers (7,171 miles / 6,232 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 China with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:29 in Aksu, it's 04:29 in Atlanta. With a 13-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 1,026 feet between the two airports. Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport sits higher than Aksu Airport.

The return flight from Atlanta (ATL) to Aksu (AKU) follows a heading of 12° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Aksu Airport (AKU) and Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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