AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
18,814 km
11,691 miles
MCU
Montlucon/Gueret
France
Distance
18,814 km
11,691 mi / 10,159 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL MCU
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Montlucon-Gueret Airport
IATA Code AKL MCU
ICAO Code NZAA LFBK
City Auckland Montlucon/Gueret
Country New Zealand France
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Paris
Elevation 23 ft 1,497 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 46.220000, 2.360000

Auckland (AKL) to Montlucon/Gueret (MCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Montlucon-Gueret Airport (MCU) in Montlucon/Gueret, France is 18,814 kilometers (11,691 miles / 10,159 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with France. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:55 in Auckland, it's 04:55 in Montlucon/Gueret. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,474 feet between the two airports. Montlucon-Gueret Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Montlucon/Gueret (MCU) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 34° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Montlucon-Gueret Airport (MCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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