New Zealand
United StatesAuckland (AKL) to Los Angeles (LAX) shipping route.
11,012 km by air, about 14 h 30 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Auckland (AKL) and Los Angeles (LAX)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Auckland (AKL)AirLos Angeles (LAX)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 11,012 km (6,842 mi) |
| Straight line | 10,487 km |
| Flight time | 14 h 30 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Auckland (AKL) to Los Angeles (LAX) shipping route by air
Air cargo from AKL to LAX flies about 11,012 km, north east from Auckland (AKL), New Zealand to Los Angeles (LAX), United States. On a straight great circle the airports are 10,487 km apart.
Flight time is about 14 h 30 min at 800 km/h block speed. On a route this long many freighters make a technical stop for fuel, so the shipment may land somewhere in between. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
We have no direct flight data for AKL to LAX this week. Cargo on such pairs usually connects through a hub, which adds a day or more to the transit time.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on Auckland to Los Angeles saves money. The shipment crosses from New Zealand into the United States, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 69 routes from Auckland (AKL) in this directory, Los Angeles (LAX) is the 21st shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Auckland: Xi'an (10,996 km), Beijing (10,946 km) and Chongqing (10,776 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Auckland (AKL) to Los Angeles (LAX)?
11,012 km along the flight path (10,487 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Auckland (AKL) to Los Angeles (LAX)?
About 14 h 30 min of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Los Angeles (LAX) to Auckland (AKL) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.