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Flight time from Auckland to New York

About 17 hours and 45 minutes non-stop, 14,215 km (8,833 miles), with your local arrival time and the time difference.

Estimated flight time17h 45mnon-stop
Distance14,215 km8,833 miles · 7,675 nm
Time difference−18hNew York vs Auckland
Local time now01:54 / 07:54Auckland / New York

Estimate for a direct flight from Auckland (AKL, Auckland Airport) to New York (JFK, John F. Kennedy). Change the departure time below to see your local arrival time.

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How long is the flight from Auckland to New York?

A non-stop flight from Auckland to New York takes about 17 hours and 45 minutes. The two cities are 14,215 km (8,833 miles) apart in a straight line, measured between Auckland Airport (AKL) and John F. Kennedy (JFK).

This is a long-haul route. If there is no direct flight on your dates, a connection through a hub usually adds 2–6 hours to the journey.

The estimate assumes an average speed of about 830 km/h plus around 35 minutes for taxiing, take-off and landing. Real schedules vary with the airline, aircraft, route and winds – heading east with the jet stream, flights are often a little quicker than this. Check your booking for the exact time.

Time difference and arrival time

New York is 18 hours behind Auckland right now. A flight leaving Auckland at 10:00 local time lands at about 09:45 local time in New York. With a 18h shift, expect some jet lag: as a rough guide the body adjusts by about an hour a day, and flying west (as on this trip) is usually easier than the other way.

Why arrival times look strange

Airline schedules always show local times: departure in the departure city’s time and arrival in the arrival city’s time. Fly east and you “lose” hours – a 7-hour flight from New York to London leaving at 19:00 lands at 07:00 the next morning. Fly west and you gain them, which is how you can land in Los Angeles almost at the same clock time you left Tokyo. This calculator handles the time zones and daylight saving time for you.

How the flight time estimate works

In estimate mode the calculator measures the great-circle distance between the two cities – the shortest route over the Earth’s surface – and assumes an average speed of about 830 km/h (515 mph), plus around 35 minutes for taxiing, take-off and landing. That gives a good guide for a non-stop flight. Real schedules vary with the airline, aircraft, winds and route: flights heading east with the jet stream are often quicker than the same trip heading west, so always check your booking for the exact time.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Auckland to New York?

A direct flight from Auckland to New York takes about 17 hours and 45 minutes. This is an estimate based on the distance; airline schedules can be shorter or longer depending on the route and winds.

How far is New York from Auckland?

The straight-line (great-circle) distance between Auckland and New York is about 14,215 km, or 8,833 miles.

What is the time difference between Auckland and New York?

New York is 18 hours behind Auckland at the moment.

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