AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
4,589 km
2,852 miles
KHZ
Kauehi
French Polynesia
Distance
4,589 km
2,852 mi / 2,478 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-23h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
70°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL KHZ
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Kauehi Airport
IATA Code AKL KHZ
ICAO Code NZAA NTKA
City Auckland Kauehi
Country New Zealand French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 23 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -15.780000, -145.120000

Auckland (AKL) to Kauehi (KHZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Kauehi Airport (KHZ) in Kauehi, French Polynesia is 4,589 kilometers (2,852 miles / 2,478 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 06:48 in Auckland, it's 07:48 in Kauehi. 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 Kauehi (KHZ) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 231° (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 Kauehi Airport (KHZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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