AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
5,694 km
3,538 miles
PHE
Port Hedland
Australia
Distance
5,694 km
3,538 mi / 3,075 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
273°
west

Airport Comparison

AKL PHE
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Port Hedland International Airport
IATA Code AKL PHE
ICAO Code NZAA YPPD
City Auckland Port Hedland
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Perth
Elevation 23 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -20.380000, 118.630000

Auckland (AKL) to Port Hedland (PHE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Port Hedland International Airport (PHE) in Port Hedland, Australia is 5,694 kilometers (3,538 miles / 3,075 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 10:41 in Auckland, it's 05:41 in Port Hedland. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Port Hedland (PHE) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 122° (east 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 Port Hedland International Airport (PHE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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