AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
16,256 km
10,101 miles
MTZ
Masada
Israel
Distance
16,256 km
10,101 mi / 8,777 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
273°
west

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AKL MTZ
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Bar Yehuda Airfield
IATA Code AKL MTZ
ICAO Code NZAA LLMZ
City Auckland Masada
Country New Zealand Israel
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation 23 ft -1,266 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 31.330000, 35.390000

Auckland (AKL) to Masada (MTZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Bar Yehuda Airfield (MTZ) in Masada, Israel is 16,256 kilometers (10,101 miles / 8,777 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 Israel. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:35 in Auckland, it's 02:35 in Masada. With a 11-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 1,289 feet between the two airports. Bar Yehuda Airfield sits lower than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Masada (MTZ) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 111° (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 Bar Yehuda Airfield (MTZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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