AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
16,498 km
10,251 miles
MZH
Amasya
Turkey
Distance
16,498 km
10,251 mi / 8,908 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL MZH
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Amasya Merzifon Airport
IATA Code AKL MZH
ICAO Code NZAA LTAP
City Auckland Amasya
Country New Zealand Turkey
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 23 ft 1,758 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 40.830000, 35.520000

Auckland (AKL) to Amasya (MZH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Amasya Merzifon Airport (MZH) in Amasya, Turkey is 16,498 kilometers (10,251 miles / 8,908 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 Turkey. 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 20:52 in Auckland, it's 10:52 in Amasya. 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 1,735 feet between the two airports. Amasya Merzifon Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Amasya (MZH) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 97° (east). 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 Amasya Merzifon Airport (MZH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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