AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
14,099 km
8,761 miles
DSD
Grande Anse
GP
Distance
14,099 km
8,761 mi / 7,613 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
97°
east

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AKL DSD
Airport Name Auckland International Airport La Desirade Airport
IATA Code AKL DSD
ICAO Code NZAA TFFA
City Auckland Grande Anse
Country New Zealand GP
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Guadeloupe
Elevation 23 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 16.300000, -61.080000

Auckland (AKL) to Grande Anse (DSD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to La Desirade Airport (DSD) in Grande Anse, GP is 14,099 kilometers (8,761 miles / 7,613 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 GP. 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 00:11 in Auckland, it's 07:11 in Grande Anse. 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 Grande Anse (DSD) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 236° (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 La Desirade Airport (DSD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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