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Nearest Airport to Ruakaka: closest airports & distances
The nearest airport to Ruakaka is Whangarei Airport (WRE), about 17 km (11 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Auckland International Airport (AKL), 126 km away.
Closest airport
WRE
Whangarei Airport
17 km · 11 mi · ~19 min by car
Closest international
AKL
Auckland International Airport
126 km · 79 mi · ~2 h 15 min by car
Airports near Ruakaka
- 1 WRE 17 km11 mi · ~19 min
- 2 KKE 87 km54 mi · ~1 h 33 min
- 3 GBZ 99 km62 mi · ~1 h 46 min
- 4 NZWP 99 km62 mi · ~1 h 46 min
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Auckland International AirportAKL 126 km79 mi · ~2 h 15 minAuckland, New Zealand · International
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- 6 AMZ 133 km83 mi · ~2 h 23 min
- 7 KAT 141 km87 mi · ~2 h 31 min
- 8 HLZ 231 km144 mi · ~4 h 08 min
- 9 TRG 250 km155 mi · ~4 h 28 min
- 10 ROT 296 km184 mi · ~5 h 17 min
Small airfields nearby
- Tahere Airstrip24 km
- Waro Airstrip40 km
- Springhill Airport47 km
- Ruawai Aerodrome47 km
- Dargaville Aerodrome · NZDA50 km
- Koheroa Airstrip55 km
Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Ruakaka; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest airport to Ruakaka?
The nearest airport to Ruakaka is Whangarei Airport (WRE), about 17 km (11 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Auckland International Airport (AKL), 126 km away.
Which international airport is closest to Ruakaka?
Auckland International Airport (AKL) is 126 km from Ruakaka in a straight line — roughly 2 h 15 min by car.
What other airports are near Ruakaka?
Kerikeri Airport (KKE) — 87 km, Great Barrier Aerodrome (GBZ) — 99 km and RNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai — 99 km.
How long does it take to get from Ruakaka to Whangarei Airport?
About 19 min by car for the 17 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.