AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
10,817 km
6,721 miles
MDX
Mercedes
Argentina
Distance
10,817 km
6,721 mi / 5,841 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
135°
southeast

Airport Comparison

AKL MDX
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Mercedes Airport
IATA Code AKL MDX
ICAO Code NZAA SATM
City Auckland Mercedes
Country New Zealand Argentina
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Argentina/Cordoba
Elevation 23 ft 358 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -29.220000, -58.090000

Auckland (AKL) to Mercedes (MDX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Mercedes Airport (MDX) in Mercedes, Argentina is 10,817 kilometers (6,721 miles / 5,841 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 135°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:43 in Auckland, it's 16:43 in Mercedes. With a 16-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 Mercedes (MDX) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 220° (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 Mercedes Airport (MDX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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