AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
4,343 km
2,699 miles
FIN
Buki
Papua New Guinea
Distance
4,343 km
2,699 mi / 2,345 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
314°
northwest

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AKL FIN
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Finschhafen Airport
IATA Code AKL FIN
ICAO Code NZAA AYFI
City Auckland Buki
Country New Zealand Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 23 ft 60 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -6.620000, 147.850000

Auckland (AKL) to Buki (FIN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Finschhafen Airport (FIN) in Buki, Papua New Guinea is 4,343 kilometers (2,699 miles / 2,345 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 22:46 in Auckland, it's 19:46 in Buki. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Buki (FIN) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 145° (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 Finschhafen Airport (FIN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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