AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
4,516 km
2,806 miles
GAP
Gusap
Papua New Guinea
Distance
4,516 km
2,806 mi / 2,439 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
313°
northwest

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AKL GAP
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Gusap Airport
IATA Code AKL GAP
ICAO Code NZAA AYGP
City Auckland Gusap
Country New Zealand Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 23 ft 1,504 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -6.050000, 145.960000

Auckland (AKL) to Gusap (GAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Gusap Airport (GAP) in Gusap, Papua New Guinea is 4,516 kilometers (2,806 miles / 2,439 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 16:41 in Auckland, it's 13:41 in Gusap. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,481 feet between the two airports. Gusap Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Gusap (GAP) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 144° (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 Gusap Airport (GAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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