AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
8,945 km
5,558 miles
GNS
Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island
Indonesia
Distance
8,945 km
5,558 mi / 4,830 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
279°
west

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AKL GNS
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Binaka Airport
IATA Code AKL GNS
ICAO Code NZAA WIMB
City Auckland Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island
Country New Zealand Indonesia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 23 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 1.170000, 97.700000

Auckland (AKL) to Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island (GNS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Binaka Airport (GNS) in Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island, Indonesia is 8,945 kilometers (5,558 miles / 4,830 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:16 in Auckland, it's 16:16 in Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island (GNS) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 128° (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 Binaka Airport (GNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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