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Auckland International Airport (AKL)
Auckland International Airport is an international airport serving Auckland (Auckland Region), New Zealand. Its IATA code is AKL and its ICAO code is NZAA. It has one runway, 3,635 m long.
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- ICAONZAA
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- AKL
- ICAO code
- NZAA
- City
- Auckland
- Region / province
- Auckland Region
- Country / territory
- New Zealand
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 37.0120° S, 174.7863° E
- Elevation
- 7 m (23 ft)
- Time zone
- Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,635 m (11,926 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 05R/23L | 3,635 m11,926 ft | Concrete |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
9,122 km
Direct flight: ≈ 11 h 55 min
Hanoi (HAN)
9,695 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 35 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
8,860 km
Direct flight: ≈ 11 h 35 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 124.300 MHz |
| ATIS | 127.800 MHz |
| Clearance delivery CLD | 128.200 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.900 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.700 MHz |
Air freight to and from Auckland International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Auckland through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in New Zealand
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton International Airport | HLZ | 107 km |
| Wellington International Airport | WLG | 480 km |
| Christchurch International Airport | CHC | 745 km |
| Queenstown Airport | ZQN | 1,024 km |
| Dunedin International Airport | DUD | 1,062 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Auckland International Airport?
The IATA code of Auckland International Airport is AKL and its ICAO code is NZAA. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Auckland International Airport located?
Auckland International Airport is in Auckland, Auckland Region, New Zealand, at coordinates 37.0120° S, 174.7863° E and an elevation of 7 m (23 ft).
How far is Auckland International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Auckland International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 8,860 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 9,695 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 9,122 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 11 h 35 min.
How long is the runway at Auckland International Airport?
The longest runway at Auckland International Airport is 3,635 m (11,926 ft) long, with a concrete surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Auckland International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Auckland International Airport (AKL) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.