AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
13,363 km
8,303 miles
MKG
Muskegon
United States
Distance
13,363 km
8,303 mi / 7,215 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
56°
east northeast

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AKL MKG
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Muskegon County Airport
IATA Code AKL MKG
ICAO Code NZAA KMKG
City Auckland Muskegon
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/New_York
Elevation 23 ft 629 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 43.170000, -86.240000

Auckland (AKL) to Muskegon (MKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Muskegon County Airport (MKG) in Muskegon, United States is 13,363 kilometers (8,303 miles / 7,215 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 08:09 in Auckland, it's 14:09 in Muskegon. 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.

The return flight from Muskegon (MKG) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 246° (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 Muskegon County Airport (MKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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