AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
4,784 km
2,972 miles
WAV
Wave Hill Airport
Australia
Distance
4,784 km
2,972 mi / 2,583 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL WAV
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Wave Hill Airport
IATA Code AKL WAV
ICAO Code NZAA YWAV
City Auckland N/A
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Darwin
Elevation 23 ft 201 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -17.390000, 131.120000

Auckland (AKL) to Wave Hill Airport (WAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Wave Hill Airport (WAV) in Wave Hill Airport, Australia is 4,784 kilometers (2,972 miles / 2,583 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:48 in Auckland, it's 04:18 in Wave Hill Airport. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Wave Hill Airport (WAV) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 126° (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 Wave Hill Airport (WAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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