AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
8,669 km
5,387 miles
HCN
Hengchung
Taiwan
Distance
8,669 km
5,387 mi / 4,681 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL HCN
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Hengchun Airport
IATA Code AKL HCN
ICAO Code NZAA RCKW
City Auckland Hengchung
Country New Zealand Taiwan
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Taipei
Elevation 23 ft 46 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 22.040000, 120.730000

Auckland (AKL) to Hengchung (HCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Hengchun Airport (HCN) in Hengchung, Taiwan is 8,669 kilometers (5,387 miles / 4,681 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 Taiwan. 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 20:43 in Auckland, it's 15:43 in Hengchung. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Hengchung (HCN) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 139° (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 Hengchun Airport (HCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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