AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
4,859 km
3,020 miles
MTD
Mount Sanford Station Airport
Australia
Distance
4,859 km
3,020 mi / 2,624 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
285°
west northwest

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AKL MTD
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Mount Sanford Station Airport
IATA Code AKL MTD
ICAO Code NZAA YMSF
City Auckland N/A
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Darwin
Elevation 23 ft 231 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -16.980000, 130.550000

Auckland (AKL) to Mount Sanford Station Airport (MTD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Mount Sanford Station Airport (MTD) in Mount Sanford Station Airport, Australia is 4,859 kilometers (3,020 miles / 2,624 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 16:54 in Auckland, it's 13:24 in Mount Sanford Station Airport. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Mount Sanford Station Airport (MTD) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 126° (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 Mount Sanford Station Airport (MTD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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