AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
9,127 km
5,671 miles
IWJ
Masuda
Japan
Distance
9,127 km
5,671 mi / 4,928 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
326°
northwest

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AKL IWJ
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Iwami Airport
IATA Code AKL IWJ
ICAO Code NZAA RJOW
City Auckland Masuda
Country New Zealand Japan
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 23 ft 184 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 34.680000, 131.790000

Auckland (AKL) to Masuda (IWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Iwami Airport (IWJ) in Masuda, Japan is 9,127 kilometers (5,671 miles / 4,928 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 Japan. 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 04:35 in Auckland, it's 00:35 in Masuda. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Masuda (IWJ) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 147° (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 Iwami Airport (IWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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