AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
4,149 km
2,578 miles
ASP
Alice Springs
Australia
Distance
4,149 km
2,578 mi / 2,241 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

AKL ASP
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Alice Springs Airport
IATA Code AKL ASP
ICAO Code NZAA YBAS
City Auckland Alice Springs
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Darwin
Elevation 23 ft 1,789 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -23.810000, 133.900000

Auckland (AKL) to Alice Springs (ASP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) in Alice Springs, Australia is 4,149 kilometers (2,578 miles / 2,241 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 12:48 in Auckland, it's 09:18 in Alice Springs. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,766 feet between the two airports. Alice Springs Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Alice Springs (ASP) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 120° (east 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 Alice Springs Airport (ASP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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