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

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MU China Eastern
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10:45 PM
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Auckland to Hangzhou
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 5,827 mi 12h 40m nonstop -5h behind 17 1-stop hubs

AKL–HGH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 5,827 miles in approximately 12h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AKL–HGH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 4 332 12h40 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
332 Airbus A330-200 – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AKL to HGH direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AKL to HGH.
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One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~20h
Fastest
~44h
Longest
HNL ~20h 53m BKK ~21h 10m SYD ~21h 45m SZX ~22h 50m NRT ~23h 8m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
947
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
-5h
Hangzhou is 5 hours behind Auckland.
AKL: NZDT · HGH: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Auckland, it's 1:00 PM in Hangzhou.
Distance & Flight Time
5,827 mi / 9,377 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 12h 40m.
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-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections17 hubs
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 approximately 12h 40m. The route covers 5,827 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: China Eastern Airlines.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from AKL to HGH. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HNL, BKK, SYD, SZX, NRT, HAK, PEK, CAN, HKG, PVG, ICN, MEL, TPE, KUL, SIN, DXB and DOH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Hangzhou is 5 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) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

AKL to HGH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AKL to HGH ranges from 12 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,827 miles (9,377 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 20 hours via HNL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.