AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
15,201 km
9,445 miles
MSX
Mossendjo
Congo
Distance
15,201 km
9,445 mi / 8,208 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
207°
south southwest

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AKL MSX
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Mossendjo Airport
IATA Code AKL MSX
ICAO Code NZAA FCMM
City Auckland Mossendjo
Country New Zealand Congo
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Brazzaville
Elevation 23 ft 1,519 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -2.950000, 12.700000

Auckland (AKL) to Mossendjo (MSX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Mossendjo Airport (MSX) in Mossendjo, Congo is 15,201 kilometers (9,445 miles / 8,208 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southwest at a heading of 207°.

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 Congo. 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 11:55 in Auckland, it's 23:55 in Mossendjo. With a 12-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 1,496 feet between the two airports. Mossendjo Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Mossendjo (MSX) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 159° (south 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 Mossendjo Airport (MSX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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