AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
13,689 km
8,506 miles
MGW
Morgantown
United States
Distance
13,689 km
8,506 mi / 7,391 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL MGW
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Morgantown Municipal/Walter L Bill Hart Field
IATA Code AKL MGW
ICAO Code NZAA KMGW
City Auckland Morgantown
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/New_York
Elevation 23 ft 1,244 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 39.600000, -79.900000

Auckland (AKL) to Morgantown (MGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Morgantown Municipal/Walter L Bill Hart Field (MGW) in Morgantown, United States is 13,689 kilometers (8,506 miles / 7,391 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 03:34 in Auckland, it's 09:34 in Morgantown. With a 18-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 1,221 feet between the two airports. Morgantown Municipal/Walter L Bill Hart Field sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Morgantown (MGW) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 247° (west 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 Morgantown Municipal/Walter L Bill Hart Field (MGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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