Auckland to Haikou (Meilan) (AKL–HAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
AKL–HAK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Hainan Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 5,743 miles in approximately 12h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HU Hainan Airlines | 3 | 789 | 11h55-12h15 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
AKL: NZST · HAK: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Auckland, it's 2:00 PM in Haikou (Meilan).
Metro Line 1 runs from the airport to the city centre in 30–40 minutes for CNY 6–10. Taxis and DiDi depart from outside the arrivals hall; fares to downtown are CNY 50–90. Airport shuttle buses serve several city districts and the Haikou East Railway Station for CNY 15–20.
Hainan's high-speed rail loop connects Haikou to Sanya and other island cities; Haikou East Station is the primary hub. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall.
Tropical monsoon climate. Hainan is warm year-round. Even in winter (December–February) temperatures reach 18–24°C, making it China's primary warm-weather escape. Summers (May–September) are hot and very humid at 30–35°C with heavy monsoon rain and significant typhoon risk.
Typhoon season runs May through November, peaking August–October. Storms frequently make landfall on Hainan and can close the airport for 12–36 hours. Outside typhoon season, disruption risk is low and flying conditions are generally reliable.
AKL–HAK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AKL to HAK
Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) are connected by nonstop service from Hainan Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
AKL to HAK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AKL to HAK is about 12 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,743 miles (9,241 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Guangzhou Baiyun, Hong Kong and Sydney Kingsford Smith. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.