AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
3,856 km
2,396 miles
HIG
Highbury Airport
Australia
Distance
3,856 km
2,396 mi / 2,082 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
298°
west northwest

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AKL HIG
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Highbury Airport
IATA Code AKL HIG
ICAO Code NZAA YHHY
City Auckland N/A
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 23 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -16.430000, 143.150000

Auckland (AKL) to Highbury Airport (HIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Highbury Airport (HIG) in Highbury Airport, Australia is 3,856 kilometers (2,396 miles / 2,082 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 06:56 in Auckland, it's 03:56 in Highbury Airport. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Highbury Airport (HIG) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 133° (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 Highbury Airport (HIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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