AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
3,277 km
2,036 miles
LRE
Longreach
Australia
Distance
3,277 km
2,036 mi / 1,770 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL LRE
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Longreach Airport
IATA Code AKL LRE
ICAO Code NZAA YLRE
City Auckland Longreach
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 23 ft 627 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -23.430000, 144.280000

Auckland (AKL) to Longreach (LRE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Longreach Airport (LRE) in Longreach, Australia is 3,277 kilometers (2,036 miles / 1,770 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 10:47 in Auckland, it's 07:47 in Longreach. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Longreach (LRE) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 125° (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 Longreach Airport (LRE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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