# Distance from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Grande Anse (DSD)

> 11,705 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 11,705 km / 7,273 mi / 6,320 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 296° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 58° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United Arab Emirates) → GP
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → North America
- **Time difference**: -8h (When it's 06:51 in Abu Dhabi, it's 22:51 in Grande Anse)
- **Elevation difference**: 78 ft (DSD is lower than AUH)

## Airports

### [Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/auh-abu-dhabi-abu-dhabi-international-airport/1ef266df-8073-608c-a7bf-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- ICAO: OMAA
- Timezone: Asia/Dubai
- Coordinates: 24.430000, 54.650000
- Elevation: 88 ft

### [La Desirade Airport (DSD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dsd-grande-anse-la-desirade-airport/1ef266df-dfe9-6b38-867d-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Grande Anse, GP
- ICAO: TFFA
- Timezone: America/Guadeloupe
- Coordinates: 16.300000, -61.080000
- Elevation: 10 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 06:51 in Abu Dhabi, it's 22:51 in Grande Anse.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/auh-abu-dhabi-abu-dhabi-international-airport/1ef266df-8073-608c-a7bf-06bb2780ed98)
- [La Desirade Airport (DSD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dsd-grande-anse-la-desirade-airport/1ef266df-dfe9-6b38-867d-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)