AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
8,658 km
5,380 miles
TKN
Tokunoshima
Japan
Distance
8,658 km
5,380 mi / 4,675 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL TKN
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Tokunoshima Airport
IATA Code AKL TKN
ICAO Code NZAA RJKN
City Auckland Tokunoshima
Country New Zealand Japan
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 23 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 27.840000, 128.880000

Auckland (AKL) to Tokunoshima (TKN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Tokunoshima Airport (TKN) in Tokunoshima, Japan is 8,658 kilometers (5,380 miles / 4,675 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 Japan. 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 03:02 in Auckland, it's 23:02 in Tokunoshima. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tokunoshima (TKN) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 144° (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 Tokunoshima Airport (TKN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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