AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
4,671 km
2,902 miles
GOV
Nhulunbuy
Australia
Distance
4,671 km
2,902 mi / 2,522 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL GOV
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Gove Airport
IATA Code AKL GOV
ICAO Code NZAA YPGV
City Auckland Nhulunbuy
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Darwin
Elevation 23 ft 192 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -12.270000, 136.820000

Auckland (AKL) to Nhulunbuy (GOV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Gove Airport (GOV) in Nhulunbuy, Australia is 4,671 kilometers (2,902 miles / 2,522 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:33 in Auckland, it's 10:03 in Nhulunbuy. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Nhulunbuy (GOV) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 133° (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 Gove Airport (GOV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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