AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,704 km
7,273 miles
MSO
Missoula
United States
Distance
11,704 km
7,273 mi / 6,320 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
42°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL MSO
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Missoula Montana Airport
IATA Code AKL MSO
ICAO Code NZAA KMSO
City Auckland Missoula
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Denver
Elevation 23 ft 3,206 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 46.920000, -114.090000

Auckland (AKL) to Missoula (MSO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) in Missoula, United States is 11,704 kilometers (7,273 miles / 6,320 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 05:07 in Auckland, it's 09:07 in Missoula. 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 3,183 feet between the two airports. Missoula Montana Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Missoula (MSO) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 232° (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 Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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