AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
5,840 km
3,629 miles
KTA
Karratha
Australia
Distance
5,840 km
3,629 mi / 3,153 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
271°
west

Airport Comparison

AKL KTA
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Karratha Airport
IATA Code AKL KTA
ICAO Code NZAA YPKA
City Auckland Karratha
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Perth
Elevation 23 ft 29 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -20.710000, 116.770000

Auckland (AKL) to Karratha (KTA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Karratha Airport (KTA) in Karratha, Australia is 5,840 kilometers (3,629 miles / 3,153 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:08 in Auckland, it's 00:08 in Karratha. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Karratha (KTA) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 121° (east 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 Karratha Airport (KTA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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