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Airport Reference

Auckland Airport (AKL)

Auckland, New Zealand

IATA CodeAKL
ICAO CodeNZAA
CityAuckland
CountryNew Zealand
Time ZonePacific/Auckland
Coordinates-37.0082, 174.7850

How AKL Appears in a GDS PNR

In a raw PNR segment line, AKL shows up as the three-letter origin or destination code — for example, a segment from London to Auckland might read:

2  BA 587 Y 15JUL 2*LHRAKL HK1  800A  2000P

The last three letters of the route pair (AKL) tell you the flight is arriving at Auckland Airport.

Distance & Flight Time from Other Major Hubs

Real, calculated straight-line distances (great-circle) and a rough nonstop flight-time estimate:

HubDistanceEst. Flight Time
LHR (London)18,364 km / 11,411 mi≈ 21.6h nonstop
JFK (New York)14,216 km / 8,833 mi≈ 16.7h nonstop
DXB (Dubai)14,200 km / 8,823 mi≈ 16.7h nonstop
SIN (Singapore)8,409 km / 5,225 mi≈ 9.9h nonstop
SYD (Sydney)2,159 km / 1,342 mi≈ 2.5h nonstop

Flight time is a rough estimate based on typical long-haul cruise speed — actual routing, wind, and aircraft type will change the real duration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Auckland?

The main IATA airport code for Auckland is AKL — Auckland Airport.

What time zone is Auckland Airport in?

Auckland Airport operates on Pacific/Auckland time.

How does AKL appear in a GDS PNR?

In a flight segment line, AKL appears as the three-letter origin or destination code, e.g. a route shown as ...AKL... in Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo, or Worldspan.

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