AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
4,366 km
2,713 miles
BUL
Bulolo
Papua New Guinea
Distance
4,366 km
2,713 mi / 2,358 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
312°
northwest

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AKL BUL
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Bulolo Airport
IATA Code AKL BUL
ICAO Code NZAA AYBU
City Auckland Bulolo
Country New Zealand Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 23 ft 2,240 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -7.220000, 146.650000

Auckland (AKL) to Bulolo (BUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Bulolo Airport (BUL) in Bulolo, Papua New Guinea is 4,366 kilometers (2,713 miles / 2,358 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Papua New Guinea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:47 in Auckland, it's 06:47 in Bulolo. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,217 feet between the two airports. Bulolo Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Bulolo (BUL) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 143° (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 Bulolo Airport (BUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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