AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
13,818 km
8,586 miles
CRU
Carriacou Island
Grenada
Distance
13,818 km
8,586 mi / 7,461 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
101°
east

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AKL CRU
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Lauriston Airport
IATA Code AKL CRU
ICAO Code NZAA TGPZ
City Auckland Carriacou Island
Country New Zealand Grenada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Grenada
Elevation 23 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 12.480000, -61.470000

Auckland (AKL) to Carriacou Island (CRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Lauriston Airport (CRU) in Carriacou Island, Grenada is 13,818 kilometers (8,586 miles / 7,461 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Grenada. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:05 in Auckland, it's 04:05 in Carriacou Island. With a 17-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Carriacou Island (CRU) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 233° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Lauriston Airport (CRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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