AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
15,535 km
9,653 miles
MCX
Makhachkala
Russia
Distance
15,535 km
9,653 mi / 8,388 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
295°
west northwest

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AKL MCX
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Uytash Airport
IATA Code AKL MCX
ICAO Code NZAA URML
City Auckland Makhachkala
Country New Zealand Russia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Moscow
Elevation 23 ft 12 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 42.820000, 47.650000

Auckland (AKL) to Makhachkala (MCX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Uytash Airport (MCX) in Makhachkala, Russia is 15,535 kilometers (9,653 miles / 8,388 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 Russia. 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 08:21 in Auckland, it's 22:21 in Makhachkala. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Makhachkala (MCX) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 100° (east). 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 Uytash Airport (MCX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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