# Distance from Auckland (AKL) to Mangaia Island (MGS)

> 3,114 km · estimated flight time 5h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 3,114 km / 1,935 mi / 1,681 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 5h
- **Heading**: 65° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 231° (southwest)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → CK
- **Time difference**: -22h (When it's 18:39 in Auckland, it's 20:39 in Mangaia Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 22 ft (MGS is higher 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

### [Mangaia Island Airport (MGS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mgs-mangaia-island-mangaia-island-airport/1ef266df-6e6b-69ca-b0a3-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Mangaia Island, CK
- ICAO: NCMG
- Timezone: Pacific/Rarotonga
- Coordinates: -21.900000, -157.910000
- Elevation: 45 ft

## Route notes

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

Time-zone information: When it's 18:39 in Auckland, it's 20:39 in Mangaia Island.
With a 22-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)
- [Mangaia Island Airport (MGS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mgs-mangaia-island-mangaia-island-airport/1ef266df-6e6b-69ca-b0a3-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)