# Distance from Auckland (AKL) to Masi Manimba (MSM)

> 14,789 km · estimated flight time 18h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 14,789 km / 9,189 mi / 7,985 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 18h
- **Heading**: 212° (south southwest)
- **Return heading**: 155° (south southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → DR Congo
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Africa
- **Time difference**: -11h (When it's 11:59 in Auckland, it's 00:59 in Masi Manimba)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,929 ft (MSM 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

### [Masi Manimba Airport (MSM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/msm-masi-manimba-masi-manimba-airport/1ef266de-e2ac-6b64-a13a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Masi Manimba, DR Congo
- ICAO: FZCV
- Timezone: Africa/Kinshasa
- Coordinates: -4.780000, 17.850000
- Elevation: 1,952 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 11:59 in Auckland, it's 00:59 in Masi Manimba.
With a 11-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)
- [Masi Manimba Airport (MSM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/msm-masi-manimba-masi-manimba-airport/1ef266de-e2ac-6b64-a13a-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)