AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
5,469 km
3,398 miles
UAP
Ua Pou
French Polynesia
Distance
5,469 km
3,398 mi / 2,953 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-22.5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
68°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL UAP
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Ua Pou Airport
IATA Code AKL UAP
ICAO Code NZAA NTMP
City Auckland Ua Pou
Country New Zealand French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Marquesas
Elevation 23 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -9.350000, -140.080000

Auckland (AKL) to Ua Pou (UAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Ua Pou Airport (UAP) in Ua Pou, French Polynesia is 5,469 kilometers (3,398 miles / 2,953 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 French Polynesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:22 in Auckland, it's 07:52 in Ua Pou. With a 22.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Ua Pou (UAP) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 228° (southwest). 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 Ua Pou Airport (UAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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