AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
4,331 km
2,691 miles
AYQ
Ayers Rock
Australia
Distance
4,331 km
2,691 mi / 2,339 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
275°
west

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Airport Comparison

AKL AYQ
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Ayers Rock Connellan Airport
IATA Code AKL AYQ
ICAO Code NZAA YAYE
City Auckland Ayers Rock
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Darwin
Elevation 23 ft 1,626 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -25.190000, 130.980000

Auckland (AKL) to Ayers Rock (AYQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Ayers Rock Connellan Airport (AYQ) in Ayers Rock, Australia is 4,331 kilometers (2,691 miles / 2,339 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 12:44 in Auckland, it's 10:14 in Ayers Rock.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,603 feet between the two airports. Ayers Rock Connellan Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Ayers Rock (AYQ) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 118° (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 Ayers Rock Connellan Airport (AYQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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