AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
4,494 km
2,792 miles
MTK
Makin Island
Kiribati
Distance
4,494 km
2,792 mi / 2,427 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
357°
north

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AKL MTK
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Makin Island Airport
IATA Code AKL MTK
ICAO Code NZAA NGMN
City Auckland Makin Island
Country New Zealand Kiribati
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 23 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 3.370000, 172.990000

Auckland (AKL) to Makin Island (MTK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Makin Island Airport (MTK) in Makin Island, Kiribati is 4,494 kilometers (2,792 miles / 2,427 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 Kiribati. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:27 in Auckland, it's 15:27 in Makin Island.

The return flight from Makin Island (MTK) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 178° (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 Makin Island Airport (MTK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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