so much faster out of RNZAF base & no stress.
No long drive from northern Auckland to AKL.
No long walk from car park.
No long check in lines.
No stupid security nonscience. Bend over please(rubber glove)
No congestion on runway.
Much faster to board up to 34 pax, than up to 160+ pax.
Saab would be faster to climb, slower on cruise, so block times aren't that different.
Time savings above more than compensate for slower cruise.
Guessing around 90 mins saved in each direction, that's 3 hours return.