AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
12,384 km
7,695 miles
MEA
Macae
Brazil
Distance
12,384 km
7,695 mi / 6,687 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
144°
southeast

Airport Comparison

AKL MEA
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Macae Airport
IATA Code AKL MEA
ICAO Code NZAA SBME
City Auckland Macae
Country New Zealand Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 23 ft 8 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -22.340000, -41.770000

Auckland (AKL) to Macae (MEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Macae Airport (MEA) in Macae, Brazil is 12,384 kilometers (7,695 miles / 6,687 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:53 in Auckland, it's 22:53 in Macae. With a 16-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 Macae (MEA) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 211° (south 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 Macae Airport (MEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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