SYD to AKL: Sydney – Auckland

Flight Distance & Nonstop Range Analysis

Distance
1,166 nm
2,159 km
Origin
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Destination
Auckland Airport
The Sydney (SYD) – Auckland (AKL) route spans 1,166 nm (2,159 km). Explore which aircraft can fly it nonstop and how passenger load affects range.

Can it fly nonstop?

Aircraft Full cabin Half load Est. flight time
Boeing 777-200LR ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 2h 23m
Boeing 777X-9 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 2h 23m
Airbus A380-800 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 2h 23m
Boeing 787-9 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 2h 23m
Airbus A350-900 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 2h 23m
Airbus A350-1000 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 2h 23m
Boeing 777-300ER ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 2h 23m
Airbus A340-600 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 2h 28m
Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 2h 20m
Boeing 777-200ER ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 2h 23m
Boeing 787-10 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 2h 23m
Boeing 747-400 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 2h 23m
Airbus A330-200 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 2h 29m
Airbus A330-900 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 2h 26m

Flight times are still-air estimates at typical cruise speed. Headwinds and tailwinds can add or subtract 30–90 minutes on long-haul routes. "Marginal" means the aircraft can technically reach the destination at reduced load but has little fuel margin.

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