AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
12,864 km
7,993 miles
MUD
Mueda
Mozambique
Distance
12,864 km
7,993 mi / 6,946 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
230°
southwest

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AKL MUD
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Mueda Airport
IATA Code AKL MUD
ICAO Code NZAA FQMD
City Auckland Mueda
Country New Zealand Mozambique
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Maputo
Elevation 23 ft 2,789 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -11.670000, 39.560000

Auckland (AKL) to Mueda (MUD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Mueda Airport (MUD) in Mueda, Mozambique is 12,864 kilometers (7,993 miles / 6,946 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:58 in Auckland, it's 16:58 in Mueda. With a 11-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 2,766 feet between the two airports. Mueda Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Mueda (MUD) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 141° (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 Mueda Airport (MUD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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