AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
5,558 km
3,454 miles
SGP
Shay Gap
Australia
Distance
5,558 km
3,454 mi / 3,001 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
274°
west

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AKL SGP
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Shay Gap Airport
IATA Code AKL SGP
ICAO Code NZAA YSHG
City Auckland Shay Gap
Country New Zealand Australia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Australia/Perth
Elevation 23 ft 620 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -20.420000, 120.140000

Auckland (AKL) to Shay Gap (SGP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Shay Gap Airport (SGP) in Shay Gap, Australia is 5,558 kilometers (3,454 miles / 3,001 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 19:47 in Auckland, it's 14:47 in Shay Gap. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shay Gap (SGP) 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 Shay Gap Airport (SGP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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