The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Lazaro Cardenas Airport (LZC) in Lazaro Cardenas, Mexico is 10,603 kilometers (6,588 miles / 5,725 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:35 in Auckland, it's 11:35 in Lazaro Cardenas. With a 19-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 Lazaro Cardenas (LZC) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 233° (southwest). 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 Lazaro Cardenas Airport (LZC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.