AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
4,574 km
2,842 miles
GTE
Groote Eylandt
Australia
Distance
4,574 km
2,842 mi / 2,470 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL GTE
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Groote Eylandt Airport
IATA Code AKL GTE
ICAO Code NZAA YGTE
City Auckland Groote Eylandt
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Darwin
Elevation 23 ft 53 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -13.970000, 136.460000

Auckland (AKL) to Groote Eylandt (GTE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE) in Groote Eylandt, Australia is 4,574 kilometers (2,842 miles / 2,470 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 23:13 in Auckland, it's 19:43 in Groote Eylandt. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Groote Eylandt (GTE) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 131° (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 Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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