AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
3,924 km
2,438 miles
KIE
Kieta
Papua New Guinea
Distance
3,924 km
2,438 mi / 2,119 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
326°
northwest

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AKL KIE
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Aropa Airport
IATA Code AKL KIE
ICAO Code NZAA AYIQ
City Auckland Kieta
Country New Zealand Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Bougainville
Elevation 23 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -6.300000, 155.730000

Auckland (AKL) to Kieta (KIE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Aropa Airport (KIE) in Kieta, Papua New Guinea is 3,924 kilometers (2,438 miles / 2,119 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 Papua New Guinea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:39 in Auckland, it's 06:39 in Kieta.

The return flight from Kieta (KIE) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 153° (south 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 Aropa Airport (KIE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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