AKL
Transportation & Travel abbreviation · Airport Code
| Stands for | Auckland Airport |
|---|---|
| Categories | Transportation & Travel |
AKL stands for Auckland Airport, an airport code abbreviation.
New Zealand's largest and busiest airport and the main hub of Air New Zealand, located in Mangere about 21 kilometers south of central Auckland.
Example: Flights from AKL to New York take about 16 hours, one of the longest routes in the world.
Usage notes
ICAO code NZAA. Built partly on reclaimed land on the Manukau Harbour, it opened in 1966. Ultra-long-haul nonstop flights to New York and Doha rank among the world's longest. A Maori cultural welcome and carved arches greet international arrivals.
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