AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
6,564 km
4,078 miles
SWQ
Sumbawa Island
Indonesia
Distance
6,564 km
4,078 mi / 3,544 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
284°
west northwest

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AKL SWQ
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Sumbawa Besar Airport
IATA Code AKL SWQ
ICAO Code NZAA WADS
City Auckland Sumbawa Island
Country New Zealand Indonesia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Makassar
Elevation 23 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -8.490000, 117.410000

Auckland (AKL) to Sumbawa Island (SWQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) in Sumbawa Island, Indonesia is 6,564 kilometers (4,078 miles / 3,544 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 12:55 in Auckland, it's 07:55 in Sumbawa Island. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sumbawa Island (SWQ) 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 Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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