AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
5,437 km
3,378 miles
SXK
Saumlaki-Yamdena Island
Indonesia
Distance
5,437 km
3,378 mi / 2,936 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
295°
west northwest

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AKL SXK
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Saumlaki Airport
IATA Code AKL SXK
ICAO Code NZAA WAPI
City Auckland Saumlaki-Yamdena Island
Country New Zealand Indonesia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 23 ft 218 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -7.990000, 131.310000

Auckland (AKL) to Saumlaki-Yamdena Island (SXK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Saumlaki Airport (SXK) in Saumlaki-Yamdena Island, Indonesia is 5,437 kilometers (3,378 miles / 2,936 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:29 in Auckland, it's 18:29 in Saumlaki-Yamdena Island. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Saumlaki-Yamdena Island (SXK) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 133° (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 Saumlaki Airport (SXK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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