Distance From Richmond Airport to Auckland International Airport

The distance from Richmond Airport () to Auckland International Airport (AKL) is 8959 miles or 14417 kilometers or 7780 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from West Kingston ( United States ) to Auckland ( New Zealand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between West Kingston and Auckland takes around 20 hours 35 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Richmond Airport, West Kingston, United States to Auckland International Airport, Auckland, New Zealand is 20 hours 35 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - AKL

Kilometers		14417 km
Statute Miles		8959 miles
Nautical Miles		7780 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 35 minutes

Richmond Airport to Auckland International Airport Flight Route Map - to AKL Flight Path

Location of Richmond Airport & Auckland International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view West Kingston to Auckland nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between West Kingston, United States and Auckland, New Zealand. .

Nonstop flight route between West Kingston, United States and Auckland, New Zealand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - AKL

Time difference between West Kingston (United States) and Auckland (New Zealand) is 16 Hours.
Auckland time is 16 Hours ahead of West Kingston.

Location	Local Time
West Kingston (United States)	2026-09-17, 16:42:24 EDT
Auckland (New Zealand)	2026-09-18, 08:42:24 NZST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Richmond Airport ( / ) West Kingston, United States

Destination

Auckland International Airport (AKL / NZAA) Auckland, New Zealand