AKL to NRT: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) to Narita International Airport (NRT) is 8,837 km (5,491 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 11h 35m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (NRT to AKL).
How far is it from Auckland to Narita?
The great-circle distance between Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Narita International Airport (NRT) is 8,837 km (5,491 mi, 4,771 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from AKL to NRT?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 11h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. NRT is roughly northwest of AKL.
How is the AKL to NRT route written in code?
The pair is written AKL-NRT in IATA codes and NZAA-RJAA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Auckland International Airport is AKL (NZAA), Narita International Airport is NRT (RJAA).
| AKL | NRT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Auckland International Airport | Narita International Airport |
| ICAO code | NZAA | RJAA |
| Country | New Zealand | Japan |
| Elevation | 23 ft | 141 ft |
| Rank by connections | #154 | #34 |
NZAA starts with N, the ICAO prefix for the South Pacific; RJAA starts with R, the prefix for East Asia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
NRT sits 118 ft (36 m) higher than AKL, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AKL to NRT
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZ | Air New Zealand | ANZ | New Zealand | Active |
| OZ | Asiana Airlines | AAR | Asiana | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: NH.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Auckland from Narita?
Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are 8,837 km (5,491 mi, 4,771 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AKL to NRT?
A typical nonstop flight between AKL and NRT takes about 11h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is NRT from AKL?
Narita International Airport (NRT) lies roughly northwest of Auckland International Airport (AKL).
Which airlines fly AKL to NRT?
2 airlines appear on the AKL-NRT route in the open dataset, including Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines.
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