| Distance | about 2,160 km |
|---|---|
| Flying time | Light jet about 3 h 30 min · midsize jet about 3 h 10 min · heavy jet about 2 h 55 min |
| Aircraft that fly it non-stop | Light jets and larger |
| Airports at Sydney | Sydney Airport (Kingsford Smith) (SYD / YSSY) and Bankstown Airport (BWU / YSBK) |
| Airports at Auckland | Auckland Airport (AKL / NZAA) |
| Border formalities | International flight: customs and immigration at the arrival airport, and often at departure. We plan the permissions. |
Distances are great-circle between the main airports; flying times are indicative.
Why fly Sydney to Auckland privately
This is one of the busiest international routes from Australia, and private charter appeals to business teams, sports groups and families who want to travel together on their own schedule.
The flight clears customs and immigration at both ends, and we manage the permissions and paperwork.
Who flies this route
- Business and corporate travel
- Sports teams and event groups
- Family travel
- Onward travel to Queenstown or Wellington
Choosing the aircraft
A midsize jet is the comfortable choice for most groups on this sector; a light jet can also fly it for smaller parties travelling light. See the aircraft guide for what each class carries, or what drives the price.
Airports and planning
Sydney: Sydney Airport (Kingsford Smith), Bankstown Airport. Auckland: Auckland Airport.
International flight; customs and immigration apply at both ends. Private jet hire Sydney and private jet hire Auckland have more on the airports at each end.
Sydney to Auckland: frequently asked questions
How long does it take to fly from Sydney to Auckland by private jet?
About 3 h 10 min by midsize jet over roughly 2,160 km. A light jet takes about 3 h 30 min and a turboprop about 4 h 45 min. Times are indicative and depend on the aircraft, winds and routing.
How much does a private jet from Sydney to Auckland cost?
The price depends on the aircraft, the date and whether you fly one way or return, so there is no single figure. Send us the date and the number of passengers for a fixed quote, or read what drives the cost of a private jet charter.
Which aircraft can fly Sydney to Auckland?
Light jets and larger can fly it non-stop. A midsize jet is the comfortable choice for most groups on this sector; a light jet can also fly it for smaller parties travelling light.
Which airports do you use for Sydney and Auckland?
At Sydney: Sydney Airport (Kingsford Smith) and Bankstown Airport. At Auckland: Auckland Airport. We choose the best pairing for your aircraft, timing and destination.
What happens if the flight is cancelled because of the weather?
If the flight is cancelled because of the weather, you pay nothing.
Related routes
Melbourne to Sydney
The busiest corridor in the country, and the best case for a private jet: a flight of well under two hours, timed to your meeting rather than the timetable.
Melbourne to Auckland
Across the Tasman, direct: Melbourne to Auckland in just under four hours.
Sydney to Hamilton Island
Sydney to the Whitsundays, direct to Hamilton Island, in a little over two hours.
Sydney to Queenstown
Sydney to Queenstown: the ski fields of the Southern Alps in about three hours.