AKL to LAX: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 10,487 km (6,516 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 13h 35m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (LAX to AKL).
How far is it from Auckland to Los Angeles?
The great-circle distance between Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 10,487 km (6,516 mi, 5,663 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from AKL to LAX?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 13h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LAX is roughly northeast of AKL.
How is the AKL to LAX route written in code?
The pair is written AKL-LAX in IATA codes and NZAA-KLAX in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Auckland International Airport is AKL (NZAA), Los Angeles International Airport is LAX (KLAX).
| AKL | LAX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Auckland International Airport | Los Angeles International Airport |
| ICAO code | NZAA | KLAX |
| Country | New Zealand | United States |
| Elevation | 23 ft | 125 ft |
| Rank by connections | #154 | #7 |
NZAA starts with N, the ICAO prefix for the South Pacific; KLAX starts with K, the prefix for the contiguous United States. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LAX sits 102 ft (31 m) higher than AKL, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AKL to LAX
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZ | Air New Zealand | ANZ | New Zealand | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: UA, US.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Auckland from Los Angeles?
Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are 10,487 km (6,516 mi, 5,663 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AKL to LAX?
A typical nonstop flight between AKL and LAX takes about 13h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LAX from AKL?
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) lies roughly northeast of Auckland International Airport (AKL).
Which airlines fly AKL to LAX?
1 airline appear on the AKL-LAX route in the open dataset, including Air New Zealand.
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