AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
2,446 km
1,520 miles
SXE
West Sale Airport
Australia
Distance
2,446 km
1,520 mi / 1,321 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
259°
west southwest

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AKL SXE
Airport Name Auckland International Airport West Sale Airport
IATA Code AKL SXE
ICAO Code NZAA YWSL
City Auckland N/A
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 23 ft 93 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -38.090000, 146.970000

Auckland (AKL) to West Sale Airport (SXE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to West Sale Airport (SXE) in West Sale Airport, Australia is 2,446 kilometers (1,520 miles / 1,321 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west southwest at a heading of 259°.

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 22:07 in Auckland, it's 20:07 in West Sale Airport.

The return flight from West Sale Airport (SXE) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 96° (east). 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 West Sale Airport (SXE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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