AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
4,682 km
2,909 miles
HHZ
Hikueru Atoll
French Polynesia
Distance
4,682 km
2,909 mi / 2,528 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-23h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
74°
east northeast

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AKL HHZ
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Hikueru Atoll Airport
IATA Code AKL HHZ
ICAO Code NZAA NTGH
City Auckland Hikueru Atoll
Country New Zealand French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 23 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -17.540000, -142.610000

Auckland (AKL) to Hikueru Atoll (HHZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Hikueru Atoll Airport (HHZ) in Hikueru Atoll, French Polynesia is 4,682 kilometers (2,909 miles / 2,528 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:20 in Auckland, it's 11:20 in Hikueru Atoll. With a 23-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Hikueru Atoll (HHZ) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 234° (southwest). 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 Hikueru Atoll Airport (HHZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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