AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
2,393 km
1,487 miles
SWJ
Malekula Island
Vanuatu
Distance
2,393 km
1,487 mi / 1,292 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
340°
north northwest

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AKL SWJ
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Southwest Bay Airport
IATA Code AKL SWJ
ICAO Code NZAA NVSX
City Auckland Malekula Island
Country New Zealand Vanuatu
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Efate
Elevation 23 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -16.490000, 167.450000

Auckland (AKL) to Malekula Island (SWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) in Malekula Island, Vanuatu is 2,393 kilometers (1,487 miles / 1,292 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:49 in Auckland, it's 23:49 in Malekula Island.

The return flight from Malekula Island (SWJ) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 164° (south 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 Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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