Originally Posted by
under the clocks
It is the grouping of Australia and NZ under the South West Pacific banner which throws it.
I am departing NZ for Australia, then departing Australia for HKG, and arriving back in Australia from the USA before departing for NZ to complete the circle.
I believe under the Circle Pacific, OZ and NZ are considered to be one continent, so you still only have one intercontinental departure and arrival into SWP.