Auckland to Hangzhou (AKL–HGH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 16 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 14h 40m CZ → 3UAQCA Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Hangzhou flights
HKG Hong Kong 14h 56m AYBACX → CACXGJ Hong Kong (HKG) to Hangzhou flights
NRT Narita 17h 15m NZOZ → CANH Narita (NRT) to Hangzhou flights
BKK Bangkok 17h 28m EK → GJHUJD Bangkok (BKK) to Hangzhou flights
PEK Beijing 17h 45m CANZ → CAGJHU Beijing (PEK) to Hangzhou flights
SZX Shenzhen 17h 45m HU → 3UCACZ Shenzhen (SZX) to Hangzhou flights
HAK Haikou (Meilan) 18h 3m HU → CZEUHU Haikou (Meilan) (HAK) to Hangzhou flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 18h 55m MUNZ → MU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Hangzhou flights
MEL Melbourne 21h 48m 6EAIAY → JD Melbourne (MEL) to Hangzhou flights
SIN Singapore 24h 7m AIETLX → GJMFMU Singapore (SIN) to Hangzhou flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Auckland to Hangzhou
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 5,827 mi 12h 40m nonstop -4h behind

AKL–HGH had nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 5,827 miles in 12h 40m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop AKL–HGH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 0 – – – SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AKL to HGH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~49h
Longest
CAN ~14h 40m HKG ~14h 56m SYD ~15h 50m NRT ~17h 15m BKK ~17h 28m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
951
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-4h
Hangzhou is 4 hours behind Auckland.
AKL: NZST · HGH: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Auckland, it's 2:00 PM in Hangzhou.
Distance & Flight Time
5,827 mi / 9,377 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 12h 40m gate to gate.
Getting from HGH

Metro Line 7 connects the airport to the city. Transfer to Line 1 or Line 2 for most central destinations including the West Lake area; total journey 60–80 minutes (¥7–10). Operating hours: 6am to 11pm.Taxis to the city centre cost ¥70–110 (metered). DiDi ride-hailing is cheaper and convenient. Airport shuttle coaches (¥20–30) run fixed routes to major hotels. Car rental is available at the terminal. Hangzhou is a 45-minute high-speed train from Shanghai Hongqiao if connecting overland.

Hangzhou Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and extremely humid (30–38°C) with heavy monsoon rainfall June through September. Thunderstorms and the Meiyu (plum rain) season in June cause regular delays. Typhoons from the South China Sea occasionally affect the region in August–September.

Winters are cold but rarely severe (0–8°C) with occasional frost and light snow. Spring (April–May) is rainy and foggy, which can reduce runway visibility. October and November are the most pleasant and reliable for travel.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

AKL–HGH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Auckland to Hangzhou route.
Route details
Distance5,827 mi / 9,377 km
Flight time12h 40m
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AKL
Full nameAuckland International Airport
IATA / ICAOAKL / NZAA
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr18.7M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
Destination: HGH
Full nameHangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport
IATA / ICAOHGH / ZSHC
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr48.0M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AKL to HGH flights.
Nonstop flights from Auckland International Airport to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport take about 12h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 5,827 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from AKL to HGH: China Eastern Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 12h 40m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Guangzhou Baiyun, Hong Kong and Narita.
Hangzhou is 4 hours behind Auckland.
Yes, return flights from HGH to AKL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AKL to HGH

Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) had nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

AKL to HGH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AKL to HGH is about 12 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,827 miles (9,377 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Guangzhou Baiyun, Hong Kong and Narita. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.