AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
2,177 km
1,353 miles
BWU
Sydney
Australia
Distance
2,177 km
1,353 mi / 1,175 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

AKL BWU
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Sydney Bankstown Airport
IATA Code AKL BWU
ICAO Code NZAA YSBK
City Auckland Sydney
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Sydney
Elevation 23 ft 29 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -33.920000, 150.990000

Auckland (AKL) to Sydney (BWU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Sydney Bankstown Airport (BWU) in Sydney, Australia is 2,177 kilometers (1,353 miles / 1,175 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 19:56 in Auckland, it's 17:56 in Sydney.

The return flight from Sydney (BWU) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 106° (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 Sydney Bankstown Airport (BWU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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