AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,180 km
6,947 miles
MLF
Milford
United States
Distance
11,180 km
6,947 mi / 6,036 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL MLF
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Milford Municipal/Ben And Judy Briscoe Field
IATA Code AKL MLF
ICAO Code NZAA KMLF
City Auckland Milford
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Denver
Elevation 23 ft 5,042 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 38.430000, -113.010000

Auckland (AKL) to Milford (MLF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Milford Municipal/Ben And Judy Briscoe Field (MLF) in Milford, United States is 11,180 kilometers (6,947 miles / 6,036 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 14:09 in Auckland, it's 18:09 in Milford. With a 20-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 5,019 feet between the two airports. Milford Municipal/Ben And Judy Briscoe Field sits higher than Auckland International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Milford (MLF) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 231° (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 Milford Municipal/Ben And Judy Briscoe Field (MLF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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