# Distance from Auckland (AKL) to Penrhyn Island (PYE)

> 4,144 km · estimated flight time 6h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,144 km / 2,575 mi / 2,237 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 6h
- **Heading**: 48° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 217° (southwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → CK
- **Time difference**: -22h (When it's 14:44 in Auckland, it's 16:44 in Penrhyn Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 15 ft (PYE 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

### [Tongareva Airport (PYE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pye-penrhyn-island-tongareva-airport/1ef266df-6e7f-6c5e-b213-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Penrhyn Island, CK
- ICAO: NCPY
- Timezone: Pacific/Rarotonga
- Coordinates: -9.010000, -158.030000
- Elevation: 8 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 14:44 in Auckland, it's 16:44 in Penrhyn Island.
With a 22-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Auckland International Airport (AKL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/akl-auckland-auckland-international-airport/1ef266df-763b-69fc-9471-06bb2780ed98)
- [Tongareva Airport (PYE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pye-penrhyn-island-tongareva-airport/1ef266df-6e7f-6c5e-b213-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)