AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
975 km
606 miles
WKA
Wanaka Airport
New Zealand
Distance
975 km
606 mi / 527 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
207°
south southwest

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AKL WKA
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Wanaka Airport
IATA Code AKL WKA
ICAO Code NZAA NZWF
City Auckland N/A
Country New Zealand New Zealand
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 23 ft 1,142 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -44.720000, 169.250000

Auckland (AKL) to Wanaka Airport (WKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Wanaka Airport (WKA) in Wanaka Airport, New Zealand is 975 kilometers (606 miles / 527 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southwest at a heading of 207°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within New Zealand. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 03:20 in Auckland, it's 03:20 in Wanaka Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,119 feet between the two airports. Wanaka Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Wanaka Airport (WKA) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 30° (north northeast). 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 Wanaka Airport (WKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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