AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
4,491 km
2,791 miles
WAO
Wabo
Papua New Guinea
Distance
4,491 km
2,791 mi / 2,425 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
311°
northwest

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AKL WAO
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Wabo Airport
IATA Code AKL WAO
ICAO Code NZAA AYWB
City Auckland Wabo
Country New Zealand Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 23 ft 132 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -6.990000, 145.080000

Auckland (AKL) to Wabo (WAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Wabo Airport (WAO) in Wabo, Papua New Guinea is 4,491 kilometers (2,791 miles / 2,425 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 23:42 in Auckland, it's 20:42 in Wabo. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Wabo (WAO) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 142° (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 Wabo Airport (WAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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