AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
12,541 km
7,792 miles
MNC
Nacala
Mozambique
Distance
12,541 km
7,792 mi / 6,771 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
229°
southwest

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AKL MNC
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Nacala Airport
IATA Code AKL MNC
ICAO Code NZAA FQNC
City Auckland Nacala
Country New Zealand Mozambique
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Maputo
Elevation 23 ft 410 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -14.490000, 40.710000

Auckland (AKL) to Nacala (MNC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Nacala Airport (MNC) in Nacala, Mozambique is 12,541 kilometers (7,792 miles / 6,771 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 229°.

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 Mozambique. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:30 in Auckland, it's 17:30 in Nacala. With a 11-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 Nacala (MNC) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 142° (southeast). 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 Nacala Airport (MNC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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