AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
4,547 km
2,825 miles
KVG
Kavieng
Papua New Guinea
Distance
4,547 km
2,825 mi / 2,455 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL KVG
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Kavieng Airport
IATA Code AKL KVG
ICAO Code NZAA AYKV
City Auckland Kavieng
Country New Zealand Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 23 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -2.580000, 150.810000

Auckland (AKL) to Kavieng (KVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Kavieng Airport (KVG) in Kavieng, Papua New Guinea is 4,547 kilometers (2,825 miles / 2,455 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:13 in Auckland, it's 22:13 in Kavieng. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kavieng (KVG) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 150° (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 Kavieng Airport (KVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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