# Distance from Auckland (AKL) to Diu (DIU)

> 12,573 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,573 km / 7,813 mi / 6,789 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 279° (west)
- **Return heading**: 123° (east southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → India
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Asia
- **Time difference**: -6.5h (When it's 14:45 in Auckland, it's 08:15 in Diu)
- **Elevation difference**: 8 ft (DIU is higher than AKL)

## Airports

### [Auckland International Airport (AKL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/akl-auckland-auckland-international-airport/1ef266df-763b-69fc-9471-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Auckland, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZAA
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -37.010000, 174.790000
- Elevation: 23 ft

### [Diu Airport (DIU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/diu-diu-diu-airport/1ef266df-edfb-6276-bc1d-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Diu, India
- ICAO: VA1P
- Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
- Coordinates: 20.710000, 70.920000
- Elevation: 31 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 14:45 in Auckland, it's 08:15 in Diu.
With a 6.5-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Auckland International Airport (AKL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/akl-auckland-auckland-international-airport/1ef266df-763b-69fc-9471-06bb2780ed98)
- [Diu Airport (DIU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/diu-diu-diu-airport/1ef266df-edfb-6276-bc1d-06bb2780ed98)
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