AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,126 km
6,914 miles
MDJ
Madras
United States
Distance
11,126 km
6,914 mi / 6,008 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL MDJ
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Madras Municipal Airport
IATA Code AKL MDJ
ICAO Code NZAA KS33
City Auckland Madras
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 23 ft 2,438 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 44.670000, -121.160000

Auckland (AKL) to Madras (MDJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Madras Municipal Airport (MDJ) in Madras, United States is 11,126 kilometers (6,914 miles / 6,008 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 United States. 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 19:46 in Auckland, it's 22:46 in Madras. With a 21-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 2,415 feet between the two airports. Madras Municipal Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Madras (MDJ) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 227° (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 Madras Municipal Airport (MDJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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