AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
13,982 km
8,688 miles
MWN
Mwadui
Tanzania
Distance
13,982 km
8,688 mi / 7,550 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
230°
southwest

Airport Comparison

AKL MWN
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Mwadui Airport
IATA Code AKL MWN
ICAO Code NZAA HTMD
City Auckland Mwadui
Country New Zealand Tanzania
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 23 ft 3,970 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -3.500000, 33.620000

Auckland (AKL) to Mwadui (MWN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Mwadui Airport (MWN) in Mwadui, Tanzania is 13,982 kilometers (8,688 miles / 7,550 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 Tanzania. 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 05:59 in Auckland, it's 19:59 in Mwadui. With a 10-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 3,947 feet between the two airports. Mwadui Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Mwadui (MWN) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 142° (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 Mwadui Airport (MWN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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