AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
4,761 km
2,958 miles
SBE
Suabi Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
4,761 km
2,958 mi / 2,571 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
308°
northwest

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AKL SBE
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Suabi Airport
IATA Code AKL SBE
ICAO Code NZAA AYSA
City Auckland N/A
Country New Zealand Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 23 ft 465 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -6.100000, 142.280000

Auckland (AKL) to Suabi Airport (SBE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Suabi Airport (SBE) in Suabi Airport, Papua New Guinea is 4,761 kilometers (2,958 miles / 2,571 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 03:01 in Auckland, it's 00:01 in Suabi Airport. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Suabi Airport (SBE) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 141° (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 Suabi Airport (SBE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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