AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
9,176 km
5,702 miles
MXZ
Meixian
China
Distance
9,176 km
5,702 mi / 4,955 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
308°
northwest

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AKL MXZ
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Meixian Airport
IATA Code AKL MXZ
ICAO Code NZAA ZGMX
City Auckland Meixian
Country New Zealand China
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 23 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 24.350000, 116.130000

Auckland (AKL) to Meixian (MXZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Meixian Airport (MXZ) in Meixian, China is 9,176 kilometers (5,702 miles / 4,955 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 China. 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 00:25 in Auckland, it's 19:25 in Meixian. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Meixian (MXZ) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 137° (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 Meixian Airport (MXZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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