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TCL to WTZ: distance & flight time
Tuscaloosa AL (Tuscaloosa Regional Airport) → Whitianga (Whitianga Airport)
7,876 mi
12,676 km · 6,844 nm
15h 55m
estimated nonstop flight time
+18h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
7,876 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 55m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 18-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- TCL — Tuscaloosa Regional Airport · Tuscaloosa AL, United States
- WTZ — Whitianga Airport · Whitianga, New Zealand
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near TCL
- BHM · Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport55 mi away
- CBM · Columbus Air Force Base56 mi away
- GTR · Golden Triangle Regional Airport59 mi away
- SEM · Craig Field71 mi away
Near WTZ
- WIK · Waiheke Reeve Airport33 mi away
- AMZ · Ardmore Airport41 mi away
- GBZ · Great Barrier Aerodrome42 mi away
- AKL · Auckland International Airport50 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is TCL from WTZ?
The flight distance from Tuscaloosa AL (TCL) to Whitianga (WTZ) is 7,876 miles (12,676 km, 6,844 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from TCL to WTZ?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 55m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from TCL to WTZ?
Nonstop service on TCL–WTZ depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 15h 55m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Tuscaloosa AL and Whitianga?
Whitianga is 18 hours ahead of Tuscaloosa AL.
What is the cheapest way to fly from TCL to WTZ?
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Why are some TCL to WTZ fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain TCL–WTZ tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.