AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
2,446 km
1,520 miles
PKE
Parkes
Australia
Distance
2,446 km
1,520 mi / 1,321 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
272°
west

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AKL PKE
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Parkes Airport
IATA Code AKL PKE
ICAO Code NZAA YPKS
City Auckland Parkes
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Sydney
Elevation 23 ft 1,069 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -33.130000, 148.240000

Auckland (AKL) to Parkes (PKE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Parkes Airport (PKE) in Parkes, Australia is 2,446 kilometers (1,520 miles / 1,321 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 07:32 in Auckland, it's 05:32 in Parkes.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,046 feet between the two airports. Parkes Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Parkes (PKE) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 108° (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 Parkes Airport (PKE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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