If you are actually flying from Auckland, New Zealand to Sydney, Australia or if you are just curious to know the flight time between Auckland and Sydney, this page will give you the information you are looking for.

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Departure
Auckland Arrival
Sydney

Flight time from Auckland to Sydney is 3 hours 30 minutes

Non-Stop flight duration from AKL to SYD is 3 hours 30 minutes (Operated by China Airlines)

The nearest airport to Auckland, is Auckland International Airport (AKL) and the nearest airport to Sydney, is Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)

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Distance from Auckland to Sydney is approximately 2160 kilometers.

Flights from Auckland to Sydney • Airlines & Flight Duration

Flights operated by major airlines departing from Auckland arrive at Kingsford Smith Airport. Sydney has 1 international airport and 1 medium airports.

Airline & Journey	Duration
V Australia Airlines AKL ➝ SYD	3 hrs 35 mins
Qantas AKL ➝ SYD	3 hrs 35 mins
Air New Zealand AKL ➝ SYD	3 hrs 35 mins
Air New Zealand AKL ➝ SYD	3 hrs 35 mins
V Australia Airlines AKL ➝ SYD	3 hrs 35 mins

Flight time from Auckland to Sydney via Christchurch • AKL to SYD via CHC

Flight duration from Auckland International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport via Christchurch International Airport, New Zealand on Air New Zealand flight is 6 hours

AKL to CHC
1 hr 25 mins

CHC
Waiting Time
1 hr

CHC to SYD
3 hrs 35 mins

Total Duration:
6 hrs

Flight time from Auckland to Sydney via Wellington • AKL to SYD via WLG

Flight duration from Auckland International Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport via Wellington International Airport, New Zealand on Air New Zealand flight is 6 hours 25 minutes

AKL to WLG
1 hr 5 mins

WLG
Waiting Time
1 hr 40 mins

WLG to SYD
3 hrs 40 mins

Total Duration:
6 hrs 25 mins

How long does it take to fly from Auckland to Sydney?

Non-stop flight time from Auckland to Sydney is around 3 hours 45 minutes.

Direct flights from Auckland to Sydney with stop-over takes between 5 hours to 8 hours based on stopover city.

This is the average non-stop flight time from Auckland to either of the major airports that serves Sydney.

Apparently, connecting flights and direct flights with stopover take longer time than non-stop flights. In such cases, Auckland - Sydney flight time depend on the layover destination specified by your airline or the one you choose while booking your ticket.

Waiting time at stopover destination while flying from Auckland to Sydney is between 5 hours to 8 hours based on airline you choose.

Flight time from Auckland, New Zealand to airports near Sydney, Australia

Direct flight and one stop flight time from Auckland International Airport, Auckland to airports nearest to Sydney is given in the table below

Journey	Destination Airports	Duration	Stops
AKL - CBR	Canberra, Canberra Airport	12 hrs	1 Stop

Airlines operating flights between Auckland and Sydney

Air New Zealand
Jetstar Airways
Qantas
V Australia Airlines

Auckland time is 2 hours ahead of Sydney

	Current time in Auckland, New Zealand : Mon, 22 Jun, 2026, Auckland Timezone: NZST (+12:00)	07:40 AM
	Current time in Sydney, Australia :, Mon, 22 Jun, 2026, Sydney Timezone: AEST (+10:00)	05:40 AM

AKL to SYD Flight - Auckland Airport to Sydney Airport Flight Route Map

Location of Auckland Airport & Sydney Airport is given below. Click the map to view Auckland to Sydney flight path and travel direction.

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