# Distance from Auckland (AKL) to Kieta (KIE)

> 3,924 km · estimated flight time 6h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 3,924 km / 2,438 mi / 2,119 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 6h
- **Heading**: 326° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 153° (south southeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Papua New Guinea
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 08:01 in Auckland, it's 07:01 in Kieta)
- **Elevation difference**: 13 ft (KIE is lower than AKL)

## Airports

### [Auckland International Airport (AKL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/akl-auckland-auckland-international-airport/1ef266df-763b-69fc-9471-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Auckland, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZAA
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -37.010000, 174.790000
- Elevation: 23 ft

### [Aropa Airport (KIE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kie-kieta-aropa-airport/1ef266de-9b64-6bbc-9b44-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kieta, Papua New Guinea
- ICAO: AYIQ
- Timezone: Pacific/Bougainville
- Coordinates: -6.300000, 155.730000
- Elevation: 10 ft

## Route notes

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

Time-zone information: When it's 08:01 in Auckland, it's 07:01 in Kieta.

## Related

- [Auckland International Airport (AKL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/akl-auckland-auckland-international-airport/1ef266df-763b-69fc-9471-06bb2780ed98)
- [Aropa Airport (KIE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kie-kieta-aropa-airport/1ef266de-9b64-6bbc-9b44-06bb2780ed98)
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