AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
14,878 km
9,245 miles
MQF
Magnitogorsk
Russia
Distance
14,878 km
9,245 mi / 8,034 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
312°
northwest

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AKL MQF
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Magnitogorsk International Airport
IATA Code AKL MQF
ICAO Code NZAA USCM
City Auckland Magnitogorsk
Country New Zealand Russia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Yekaterinburg
Elevation 23 ft 1,430 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 53.390000, 58.760000

Auckland (AKL) to Magnitogorsk (MQF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Magnitogorsk International Airport (MQF) in Magnitogorsk, Russia is 14,878 kilometers (9,245 miles / 8,034 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:23 in Auckland, it's 17:23 in Magnitogorsk. With a 8-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 1,407 feet between the two airports. Magnitogorsk International Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Magnitogorsk (MQF) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 96° (east). 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 Magnitogorsk International Airport (MQF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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