AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
14,174 km
8,807 miles
MSV
Monticello
United States
Distance
14,174 km
8,807 mi / 7,653 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
62°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL MSV
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Sullivan County International Airport
IATA Code AKL MSV
ICAO Code NZAA KMSV
City Auckland Monticello
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/New_York
Elevation 23 ft 1,403 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 41.700000, -74.800000

Auckland (AKL) to Monticello (MSV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Sullivan County International Airport (MSV) in Monticello, United States is 14,174 kilometers (8,807 miles / 7,653 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 20:32 in Auckland, it's 02:32 in Monticello. With a 18-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 1,380 feet between the two airports. Sullivan County International Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Monticello (MSV) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 251° (west 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 Sullivan County International Airport (MSV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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