AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
2,174 km
1,351 miles
BNK
Ballina
Australia
Distance
2,174 km
1,351 mi / 1,174 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL BNK
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
IATA Code AKL BNK
ICAO Code NZAA YBNA
City Auckland Ballina
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Sydney
Elevation 23 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -28.830000, 153.560000

Auckland (AKL) to Ballina (BNK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) in Ballina, Australia is 2,174 kilometers (1,351 miles / 1,174 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 20:55 in Auckland, it's 18:55 in Ballina.

The return flight from Ballina (BNK) 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 Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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