AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
12,846 km
7,982 miles
MCW
Mason City
United States
Distance
12,846 km
7,982 mi / 6,936 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL MCW
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Mason City Municipal Airport
IATA Code AKL MCW
ICAO Code NZAA KMCW
City Auckland Mason City
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Chicago
Elevation 23 ft 1,213 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 43.160000, -93.330000

Auckland (AKL) to Mason City (MCW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW) in Mason City, United States is 12,846 kilometers (7,982 miles / 6,936 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:52 in Auckland, it's 23:52 in Mason City. With a 19-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 1,190 feet between the two airports. Mason City Municipal Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Mason City (MCW) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 242° (west southwest). 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 Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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