AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
4,087 km
2,540 miles
SIL
Sila Mission
Papua New Guinea
Distance
4,087 km
2,540 mi / 2,207 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
313°
northwest

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AKL SIL
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Sila Airport
IATA Code AKL SIL
ICAO Code NZAA AYSG
City Auckland Sila Mission
Country New Zealand Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 23 ft 2,230 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -9.070000, 148.390000

Auckland (AKL) to Sila Mission (SIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Sila Airport (SIL) in Sila Mission, Papua New Guinea is 4,087 kilometers (2,540 miles / 2,207 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 Papua New Guinea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:26 in Auckland, it's 06:26 in Sila Mission. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,207 feet between the two airports. Sila Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Sila Mission (SIL) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 144° (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 Sila Airport (SIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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