AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
2,346 km
1,458 miles
MCY
Maroochydore
Australia
Distance
2,346 km
1,458 mi / 1,267 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL MCY
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Sunshine Coast Airport
IATA Code AKL MCY
ICAO Code NZAA YBMC
City Auckland Maroochydore
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 23 ft 15 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -26.600000, 153.090000

Auckland (AKL) to Maroochydore (MCY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) in Maroochydore, Australia is 2,346 kilometers (1,458 miles / 1,267 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:04 in Auckland, it's 13:04 in Maroochydore. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Maroochydore (MCY) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 125° (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 Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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