AKL
Auckland International Airport
Auckland · New ZealandICAO NZAA
Auckland International Airport (AKL) is an airport serving Auckland, New Zealand, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 37° 0' 29.2" S, 174° 47' 31.2" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. With 45 direct destinations served by 26 airlines, it is a significant regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Pacific/Auckland (GMT+12).
Destinations
45
Airlines
26
Elevation ft
23/ 7m
Pacific/Auckland
GMT+12
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Airport Details
IATA Code
AKL
ICAO Code
NZAA
City
Auckland
Country
New Zealand
Elevation
23 ft
Local Time
04:29 AM (GMT+12)
Coordinates
Latitude:-37.0081°
Longitude:174.7920°
Popular Routes from AKL
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD | Sydney, Australia | 1,345 mi | 3h 13m | medium-haul | 338 kg | View |
| BNE | Brisbane, Australia | 1,428 mi | 3h 22m | medium-haul | 358 kg | View |
| MEL | Melbourne, Australia | 1,643 mi | 3h 47m | medium-haul | 412 kg | View |
| PPT | Papeete, French Polynesia | 2,544 mi | 5h 39m | long-haul | 614 kg | View |
| ADL | Adelaide, Australia | 2,025 mi | 4h 30m | medium-haul | 508 kg | View |
| NAN | Nandi, Fiji | 1,336 mi | 3h 12m | medium-haul | 335 kg | View |
| NRT | Tokyo, Japan | 5,472 mi | 11h 12m | long-haul | 1321 kg | View |
| OOL | Coolangatta, Australia | 1,379 mi | 3h 17m | medium-haul | 346 kg | View |
| SIN | Singapore, Singapore | 5,225 mi | 10h 44m | long-haul | 1261 kg | View |
| APW | Faleolo, Samoa | 1,792 mi | 4h 4m | medium-haul | 450 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at AKL
26 active airlines serving Auckland International Airport.
Air Caledonie International
SBFrance
Air China
CAChina
Air New Zealand
NZNew Zealand
Air Pacific
FJFiji
Air Tahiti Nui
TNFrance
Air Vanuatu
NFVanuatu
All Nippon Airways
NHJapan
American Airlines
AAUnited States
Asiana Airlines
OZRepublic of Korea
Cathay Pacific
CXHong Kong SAR of China
China Airlines
CITaiwan
China Eastern Airlines
MUChina
China Southern Airlines
CZChina
Emirates
EKUnited Arab Emirates
Ethiopian Airlines
ETEthiopia
Jetstar Airways
JQAustralia
Korean Air
KERepublic of Korea
LAN Airlines
LAChile
Malaysia Airlines
MHMalaysia
Qantas
QFAustralia
Singapore Airlines
SQSingapore
Singapore Airlines Cargo
SQSingapore
Thai Airways International
TGThailand
Turkish Airlines
TKTurkey
United Airlines
UAUnited States
Virgin Australia
VAAustralia
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Auckland International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton International Airport | HLZ | Hamilton | New Zealand | 107 km |
| Whangarei Airport | WRE | Whangarei | New Zealand | 143 km |
| Tauranga Airport | TRG | Tauranga | New Zealand | 145 km |
| New Plymouth Airport | NPL | New Plymouth | New Zealand | 228 km |
| Kerikeri Airport | KKE | Kerikeri | New Zealand | 209 km |
| Rotorua Regional Airport | ROT | Rotorua | New Zealand | 182 km |
| Taupo Airport | TUO | Taupo | New Zealand | 223 km |
| Whakatane Airport | WHK | Whakatane | New Zealand | 213 km |
Other Airports in New Zealand
Christchurch International Airport
CHCChristchurch
Dunedin Airport
DUDDunedin
Gisborne Airport
GISGisborne
Hamilton International Airport
HLZHamilton
Hokitika Airfield
HKKHokitika
Invercargill Airport
IVCInvercargill
Kaitaia Airport
KATKaitaia
Kerikeri Airport
KKEKerikeri
Hawke's Bay Airport
NPENAPIER
Nelson Airport
NSNNelson
New Plymouth Airport
NPLNew Plymouth
Palmerston North Airport
PMRPalmerston North
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 37° 0' 29.2" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 174° 47' 31.2" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -37.008099
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 174.792007
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Pacific/Auckland
- UTC Offset
- GMT+12
- Current Local Time
- 04:29 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 23 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 7 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Auckland International Airport?
The IATA code for Auckland International Airport is AKL, and its ICAO code is NZAA. The airport is located in Auckland, New Zealand.
How many destinations can you fly to from AKL?
There are 45 direct destinations available from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand.
What airlines fly from AKL?
There are 26 airlines operating from AKL, including Air Caledonie International, Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Pacific, Air Tahiti Nui, and more.
What timezone is Auckland International Airport in?
Auckland International Airport is in the Pacific/Auckland timezone (GMT+12). The airport is located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Auckland International Airport?
Auckland International Airport sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level.
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