AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
4,317 km
2,683 miles
FOS
Forrest Airport
Australia
Distance
4,317 km
2,683 mi / 2,331 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
265°
west

Airport Comparison

AKL FOS
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Forrest Airport
IATA Code AKL FOS
ICAO Code NZAA YFRT
City Auckland N/A
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Perth
Elevation 23 ft 511 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -30.840000, 128.120000

Auckland (AKL) to Forrest Airport (FOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Forrest Airport (FOS) in Forrest Airport, Australia is 4,317 kilometers (2,683 miles / 2,331 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:06 in Auckland, it's 05:06 in Forrest Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Forrest Airport (FOS) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 112° (east 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 Forrest Airport (FOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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