AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
4,111 km
2,554 miles
MNW
Macdonald Downs Airport
Australia
Distance
4,111 km
2,554 mi / 2,220 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL MNW
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Macdonald Downs Airport
IATA Code AKL MNW
ICAO Code NZAA YMDS
City Auckland N/A
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Darwin
Elevation 23 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -22.470000, 135.230000

Auckland (AKL) to Macdonald Downs Airport (MNW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Macdonald Downs Airport (MNW) in Macdonald Downs Airport, Australia is 4,111 kilometers (2,554 miles / 2,220 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:26 in Auckland, it's 14:56 in Macdonald Downs Airport. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Macdonald Downs Airport (MNW) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 122° (east southeast). 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 Macdonald Downs Airport (MNW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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