AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
4,144 km
2,575 miles
PYE
Penrhyn Island
CK
Distance
4,144 km
2,575 mi / 2,237 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-23h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
48°
northeast

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AKL PYE
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Tongareva Airport
IATA Code AKL PYE
ICAO Code NZAA NCPY
City Auckland Penrhyn Island
Country New Zealand CK
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Rarotonga
Elevation 23 ft 8 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -9.010000, -158.030000

Auckland (AKL) to Penrhyn Island (PYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Tongareva Airport (PYE) in Penrhyn Island, CK is 4,144 kilometers (2,575 miles / 2,237 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:20 in Auckland, it's 18:20 in Penrhyn Island. 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 Penrhyn Island (PYE) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 217° (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 Tongareva Airport (PYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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