AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
9,288 km
5,771 miles
MSJ
Misawa
Japan
Distance
9,288 km
5,771 mi / 5,015 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL MSJ
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Misawa Air Base
IATA Code AKL MSJ
ICAO Code NZAA RJSM
City Auckland Misawa
Country New Zealand Japan
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 23 ft 119 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 40.700000, 141.370000

Auckland (AKL) to Misawa (MSJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Misawa Air Base (MSJ) in Misawa, Japan is 9,288 kilometers (5,771 miles / 5,015 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 Japan. 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 08:07 in Auckland, it's 04:07 in Misawa. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Misawa (MSJ) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 154° (south 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 Misawa Air Base (MSJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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