AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
2,697 km
1,676 miles
KNS
King Island Airport
Australia
Distance
2,697 km
1,676 mi / 1,456 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
254°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

AKL KNS
Airport Name Auckland International Airport King Island Airport
IATA Code AKL KNS
ICAO Code NZAA YKII
City Auckland N/A
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 23 ft 132 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -39.880000, 143.880000

Auckland (AKL) to King Island Airport (KNS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to King Island Airport (KNS) in King Island Airport, Australia is 2,697 kilometers (1,676 miles / 1,456 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

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 10:06 in Auckland, it's 08:06 in King Island Airport.

The return flight from King Island Airport (KNS) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 93° (east). 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 King Island Airport (KNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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