# Distance from Auckland (AKL) to Kowanyama (KWM)

> 4,037 km · estimated flight time 6h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,037 km / 2,509 mi / 2,180 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 6h
- **Heading**: 297° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 133° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Australia
- **Time difference**: -2h (When it's 08:44 in Auckland, it's 06:44 in Kowanyama)
- **Elevation difference**: 12 ft (KWM is higher 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

### [Kowanyama Airport (KWM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kwm-kowanyama-kowanyama-airport/1ef266e0-101e-6eb6-bf27-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kowanyama, Australia
- ICAO: YKOW
- Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
- Coordinates: -15.490000, 141.750000
- Elevation: 35 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 08:44 in Auckland, it's 06:44 in Kowanyama.

## Related

- [Auckland International Airport (AKL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/akl-auckland-auckland-international-airport/1ef266df-763b-69fc-9471-06bb2780ed98)
- [Kowanyama Airport (KWM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kwm-kowanyama-kowanyama-airport/1ef266e0-101e-6eb6-bf27-06bb2780ed98)
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