# Distance from Auckland (AKL) to Midway Atoll (MDY)

> 7,297 km · estimated flight time 10h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 7,297 km / 4,534 mi / 3,940 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 10h
- **Heading**: 8° (north)
- **Return heading**: 187° (south)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → UM
- **Time difference**: -23h (When it's 17:57 in Auckland, it's 18:57 in Midway Atoll)
- **Elevation difference**: 11 ft (MDY is lower than AKL)

## Airports

### [Auckland International Airport (AKL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/akl-auckland-auckland-international-airport/1ef266df-763b-69fc-9471-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Auckland, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZAA
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -37.010000, 174.790000
- Elevation: 23 ft

### [Henderson Field (MDY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mdy-midway-atoll-henderson-field/1ef266df-898b-62dc-a646-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Midway Atoll, UM
- ICAO: PMDY
- Timezone: Pacific/Midway
- Coordinates: 28.200000, -177.380000
- Elevation: 12 ft

## Route notes

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

Time-zone information: When it's 17:57 in Auckland, it's 18:57 in Midway Atoll.
With a 23-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Auckland International Airport (AKL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/akl-auckland-auckland-international-airport/1ef266df-763b-69fc-9471-06bb2780ed98)
- [Henderson Field (MDY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mdy-midway-atoll-henderson-field/1ef266df-898b-62dc-a646-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)