AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
13,538 km
8,412 miles
MFD
Mansfield
United States
Distance
13,538 km
8,412 mi / 7,310 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL MFD
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport
IATA Code AKL MFD
ICAO Code NZAA KMFD
City Auckland Mansfield
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/New_York
Elevation 23 ft 1,297 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 40.820000, -82.520000

Auckland (AKL) to Mansfield (MFD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport (MFD) in Mansfield, United States is 13,538 kilometers (8,412 miles / 7,310 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 10:58 in Auckland, it's 16:58 in Mansfield. With a 18-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 1,274 feet between the two airports. Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Mansfield (MFD) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 246° (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 Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport (MFD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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