AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
16,553 km
10,286 miles
MLW
Monrovia
Liberia
Distance
16,553 km
10,286 mi / 8,938 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
169°
south

Airport Comparison

AKL MLW
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Spriggs Payne Airport
IATA Code AKL MLW
ICAO Code NZAA GLMR
City Auckland Monrovia
Country New Zealand Liberia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 23 ft 25 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 6.290000, -10.760000

Auckland (AKL) to Monrovia (MLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Spriggs Payne Airport (MLW) in Monrovia, Liberia is 16,553 kilometers (10,286 miles / 8,938 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south at a heading of 169°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:32 in Auckland, it's 06:32 in Monrovia. With a 13-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 Monrovia (MLW) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 189° (south). 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 Spriggs Payne Airport (MLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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