AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
15,008 km
9,325 miles
MRX
Mahshahr Airport
Iran
Distance
15,008 km
9,325 mi / 8,104 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
278°
west

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AKL MRX
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Mahshahr Airport
IATA Code AKL MRX
ICAO Code NZAA OIAM
City Auckland N/A
Country New Zealand Iran
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Tehran
Elevation 23 ft 8 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 30.560000, 49.150000

Auckland (AKL) to Mahshahr Airport (MRX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Mahshahr Airport (MRX) in Mahshahr Airport, Iran is 15,008 kilometers (9,325 miles / 8,104 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:47 in Auckland, it's 21:17 in Mahshahr Airport. With a 9.5-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 Mahshahr Airport (MRX) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 113° (east 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 Mahshahr Airport (MRX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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