AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
4,242 km
2,636 miles
TPI
Tapini
Papua New Guinea
Distance
4,242 km
2,636 mi / 2,291 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
312°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

AKL TPI
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Tapini Airport
IATA Code AKL TPI
ICAO Code NZAA AYTI
City Auckland Tapini
Country New Zealand Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 23 ft 3,100 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -8.360000, 146.990000

Auckland (AKL) to Tapini (TPI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Tapini Airport (TPI) in Tapini, Papua New Guinea is 4,242 kilometers (2,636 miles / 2,291 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 12:19 in Auckland, it's 10:19 in Tapini.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,077 feet between the two airports. Tapini Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Tapini (TPI) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 143° (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 Tapini Airport (TPI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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