AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
15,723 km
9,770 miles
IMQ
Makou
Iran
Distance
15,723 km
9,770 mi / 8,490 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL IMQ
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Makou Airport
IATA Code AKL IMQ
ICAO Code NZAA OITU
City Auckland Makou
Country New Zealand Iran
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Tehran
Elevation 23 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 39.330000, 44.430000

Auckland (AKL) to Makou (IMQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Makou Airport (IMQ) in Makou, Iran is 15,723 kilometers (9,770 miles / 8,490 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 Iran. 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 00:51 in Auckland, it's 15:21 in Makou. With a 9.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Makou (IMQ) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 103° (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 Makou Airport (IMQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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