# Distance from Auckland (AKL) to Smith Point Airport (SHU)

> 5,132 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,132 km / 3,189 mi / 2,771 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 293° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 131° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Australia
- **Time difference**: -2.5h (When it's 08:18 in Auckland, it's 05:48 in Smith Point Airport)
- **Elevation difference**: 23 ft (SHU 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

### [Smith Point Airport (SHU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/shu-smith-point-airport/1ef266e0-1936-6cf6-bd39-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Smith Point Airport, Australia
- ICAO: YSMP
- Timezone: Australia/Darwin
- Coordinates: -11.150000, 132.150000
- Elevation: 0 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 08:18 in Auckland, it's 05:48 in Smith Point Airport.

## Related

- [Auckland International Airport (AKL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/akl-auckland-auckland-international-airport/1ef266df-763b-69fc-9471-06bb2780ed98)
- [Smith Point Airport (SHU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/shu-smith-point-airport/1ef266e0-1936-6cf6-bd39-06bb2780ed98)
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