AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
5,015 km
3,116 miles
ATP
Aitape
Papua New Guinea
Distance
5,015 km
3,116 mi / 2,708 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL ATP
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Aitape Airport
IATA Code AKL ATP
ICAO Code NZAA AYAI
City Auckland Aitape
Country New Zealand Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 23 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -3.140000, 142.350000

Auckland (AKL) to Aitape (ATP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Aitape Airport (ATP) in Aitape, Papua New Guinea is 5,015 kilometers (3,116 miles / 2,708 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, 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 17:12 in Auckland, it's 14:12 in Aitape. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Aitape (ATP) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 143° (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 Aitape Airport (ATP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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