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Flights from Auckland to Phuket

There are no direct flights from Auckland to Phuket. The easiest way is one stop via Hong Kong or Shanghai, about 16h 51m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 15h 14m
AKLHKTHKG

Auckland to Phuket at a glance

Fastest journey15h 14mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Hong Kong or Shanghai

Best ways to fly from Auckland to Phuket

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
AKL Hong Kong (HKG) HKT
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, HK Express
One airline, one ticket ~16h 51m
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AKL Shanghai (PVG) HKT
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Shanghai Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 38m
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3
AKL Guangzhou (CAN) HKT
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Spring Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 02m
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4
AKL Chengdu (TFU) HKT
Leg 1: Sichuan Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 47m
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AKL Kuala Lumpur (KUL) HKT
Leg 1: Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia
Self-transfer likely ~15h 16m
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AKL Singapore (SIN) HKT
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: Scoot
Self-transfer likely ~15h 14m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
9,350 km5,806 miles
Journey time
15h 14mestimate
Time difference
-6hPhuket vs Auckland
Currency in Phuket
THB
Airports
AKL → HKT

Flights from Auckland to Phuket: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Auckland to Phuket?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Guangzhou. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Auckland to Phuket?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 14m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,350 km.
Where do you change planes between Auckland and Phuket?
The best connecting points are Hong Kong (HKG), Shanghai (PVG), Guangzhou (CAN) and Chengdu (TFU). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Hong Kong, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Auckland and Phuket?
Auckland: Auckland International Airport (AKL). Phuket: Phuket International Airport (HKT).
What is the time difference between Auckland and Phuket?
Phuket is 6 hours behind Auckland.

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