AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
7,297 km
4,534 miles
MDY
Midway Atoll
UM
Distance
7,297 km
4,534 mi / 3,940 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-24h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

AKL MDY
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Henderson Field
IATA Code AKL MDY
ICAO Code NZAA PMDY
City Auckland Midway Atoll
Country New Zealand UM
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Midway
Elevation 23 ft 12 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 28.200000, -177.380000

Auckland (AKL) to Midway Atoll (MDY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Henderson Field (MDY) in Midway Atoll, UM is 7,297 kilometers (4,534 miles / 3,940 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:36 in Auckland, it's 03:36 in Midway Atoll. With a 24-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 Midway Atoll (MDY) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 187° (south). 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 Henderson Field (MDY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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