AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
13,233 km
8,222 miles
SDT
Saidu Sharif
Pakistan
Distance
13,233 km
8,222 mi / 7,145 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL SDT
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Saidu Sharif Airport
IATA Code AKL SDT
ICAO Code NZAA OPSS
City Auckland Saidu Sharif
Country New Zealand Pakistan
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Karachi
Elevation 23 ft 3,183 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 34.810000, 72.350000

Auckland (AKL) to Saidu Sharif (SDT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Saidu Sharif Airport (SDT) in Saidu Sharif, Pakistan is 13,233 kilometers (8,222 miles / 7,145 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Pakistan. 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 11:44 in Auckland, it's 03:44 in Saidu Sharif. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,160 feet between the two airports. Saidu Sharif Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Saidu Sharif (SDT) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 117° (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 Saidu Sharif Airport (SDT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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