Auckland to Sydney Flight Time — AKL to SYD

Q: How far is Auckland from Sydney?

The great-circle distance from Auckland to Sydney is approximately 2,159 km (1,342 miles).

Flight Duration

3h 27m

non-stop estimate

Distance

2,159 km

1,342 miles

Time Difference

−2 to −3h

UTC+12/+13 → UTC+10/+11

[ AKL → SYD — Route Info ]

A non-stop flight from Auckland, New Zealand (AKL) to Sydney, Australia (SYD) would cover approximately 2,159 km (1,342 miles) along the great-circle route, with an estimated flight duration of 3 hours and 27 minutes.

Estimate, not a schedule. This is a computed non-stop flying time. Check whether a non-stop service exists for your dates; if you connect, add the flying time of each leg plus the time on the ground at the hub.

Sydney is 2–3 hours behind Auckland, depending on daylight saving. Set your watch back on arrival.

These estimates assume a typical commercial cruising speed of 880 km/h and include standard time for taxi, climb and descent. Actual scheduled times can differ by an hour or more on long routes, depending on airline, routing, aircraft and winds.

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Common Questions

How long is the flight from Auckland to Sydney?

A non-stop flight from Auckland (AKL) to Sydney (SYD) would take approximately 3 hours and 27 minutes. This estimate includes standard taxi, climb and descent time and covers 2,159 km (1,342 miles).

What is the time difference between Auckland and Sydney?

Auckland uses UTC+12, or UTC+13 during daylight saving; Sydney uses UTC+10, or UTC+11 during daylight saving. Sydney is 2–3 hours behind Auckland, depending on daylight saving. Set your watch back on arrival.

How far is Auckland from Sydney?

The great-circle distance — the shortest path along Earth's surface — from Auckland to Sydney is approximately 2,159 km (1,342 miles). This is the actual distance your aircraft travels through the air.

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