AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
15,153 km
9,416 miles
DEF
Dezful Airport
Iran
Distance
15,153 km
9,416 mi / 8,182 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
281°
west

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Airport Comparison

AKL DEF
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Dezful Airport
IATA Code AKL DEF
ICAO Code NZAA OIAD
City Auckland N/A
Country New Zealand Iran
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Tehran
Elevation 23 ft 474 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 32.430000, 48.400000

Auckland (AKL) to Dezful Airport (DEF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Dezful Airport (DEF) in Dezful Airport, Iran is 15,153 kilometers (9,416 miles / 8,182 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 Iran. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:19 in Auckland, it's 02:49 in Dezful Airport. With a 8.5-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 Dezful Airport (DEF) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 112° (east southeast). 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 Dezful Airport (DEF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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