Routes · From AKL

Auckland (AKL) to Sydney (SYD) flights

Nonstop from Auckland Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.

Distance

2,159km

1,342 mi, great circle

Flying time

3h 14m

typical, gate to gate

Flights a day

average, November 2026

Airlines

passenger airlines

Airlines flying AKL to SYD

Also in the data (cargo, charter or a foreign airline on a domestic route): Phoenix Air Group, Tasman Cargo Airlines.

Route map

The shortest path over the Earth's surface. Actual tracks vary with winds and airspace. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Auckland to Sydney?

About 3h 14m gate to gate for the 2,159 km (1,342 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.

Which airlines fly nonstop from AKL to SYD?

Air New Zealand, Jetstar and Qantas, with about 14 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).