AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
4,359 km
2,708 miles
NLF
Darnley Island
Australia
Distance
4,359 km
2,708 mi / 2,353 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL NLF
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Darnley Island Airport
IATA Code AKL NLF
ICAO Code NZAA YDNI
City Auckland Darnley Island
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 23 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -9.580000, 143.770000

Auckland (AKL) to Darnley Island (NLF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Darnley Island Airport (NLF) in Darnley Island, Australia is 4,359 kilometers (2,708 miles / 2,353 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 16:22 in Auckland, it's 13:22 in Darnley Island. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Darnley Island (NLF) 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 Darnley Island Airport (NLF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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