AKL to PER: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) to Perth International Airport (PER) is 5,336 km (3,316 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 7h 10m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (PER to AKL).
How far is it from Auckland to Perth?
The great-circle distance between Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Perth International Airport (PER) is 5,336 km (3,316 mi, 2,881 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 PER?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 7h 10m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PER is roughly west of AKL.
How is the AKL to PER route written in code?
The pair is written AKL-PER in IATA codes and NZAA-YPPH in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Auckland International Airport is AKL (NZAA), Perth International Airport is PER (YPPH).
| AKL | PER | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Auckland International Airport | Perth International Airport |
| ICAO code | NZAA | YPPH |
| Country | New Zealand | Australia |
| Elevation | 23 ft | 67 ft |
| Rank by connections | #154 | #181 |
NZAA starts with N, the ICAO prefix for the South Pacific; YPPH starts with Y, the prefix for Australia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
The two fields sit at almost the same height, within 44 ft (13 m) of each other.
Airlines flying AKL to PER
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 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 |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: US, VA.
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 Perth?
Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Perth International Airport (PER) are 5,336 km (3,316 mi, 2,881 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AKL to PER?
A typical nonstop flight between AKL and PER takes about 7h 10m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PER from AKL?
Perth International Airport (PER) lies roughly west of Auckland International Airport (AKL).
Which airlines fly AKL to PER?
1 airline appear on the AKL-PER route in the open dataset, including Air New Zealand.
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