AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
6,040 km
3,753 miles
SAU
Sawu-Sawu Island
Indonesia
Distance
6,040 km
3,753 mi / 3,261 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
285°
west northwest

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AKL SAU
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Sawu Airport
IATA Code AKL SAU
ICAO Code NZAA WRKS
City Auckland Sawu-Sawu Island
Country New Zealand Indonesia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Makassar
Elevation 23 ft 530 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -10.480000, 121.900000

Auckland (AKL) to Sawu-Sawu Island (SAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Sawu Airport (SAU) in Sawu-Sawu Island, Indonesia is 6,040 kilometers (3,753 miles / 3,261 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:29 in Auckland, it's 18:29 in Sawu-Sawu Island. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sawu-Sawu Island (SAU) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 128° (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 Sawu Airport (SAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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