AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
4,903 km
3,046 miles
NUK
Nukutavake
French Polynesia
Distance
4,903 km
3,046 mi / 2,647 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-23h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
79°
east

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AKL NUK
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Nukutavake Airport
IATA Code AKL NUK
ICAO Code NZAA NTGW
City Auckland Nukutavake
Country New Zealand French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 23 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -19.290000, -138.770000

Auckland (AKL) to Nukutavake (NUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Nukutavake Airport (NUK) in Nukutavake, French Polynesia is 4,903 kilometers (3,046 miles / 2,647 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:55 in Auckland, it's 06:55 in Nukutavake. With a 23-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Nukutavake (NUK) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 236° (west southwest). 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 Nukutavake Airport (NUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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