AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
9,830 km
6,108 miles
MDZ
Mendoza
Argentina
Distance
9,830 km
6,108 mi / 5,308 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
131°
southeast

Airport Comparison

AKL MDZ
Airport Name Auckland International Airport El Plumerillo Airport
IATA Code AKL MDZ
ICAO Code NZAA SAME
City Auckland Mendoza
Country New Zealand Argentina
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Argentina/Mendoza
Elevation 23 ft 2,310 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -32.830000, -68.790000

Auckland (AKL) to Mendoza (MDZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to El Plumerillo Airport (MDZ) in Mendoza, Argentina is 9,830 kilometers (6,108 miles / 5,308 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 131°.

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 07:18 in Auckland, it's 15:18 in Mendoza. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,287 feet between the two airports. El Plumerillo Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Mendoza (MDZ) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 226° (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 El Plumerillo Airport (MDZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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