AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
13,204 km
8,204 miles
DSK
Dera Ismael Khan
Pakistan
Distance
13,204 km
8,204 mi / 7,129 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL DSK
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Dera Ismael Khan Airport
IATA Code AKL DSK
ICAO Code NZAA OPDI
City Auckland Dera Ismael Khan
Country New Zealand Pakistan
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Karachi
Elevation 23 ft 594 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 31.910000, 70.900000

Auckland (AKL) to Dera Ismael Khan (DSK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Dera Ismael Khan Airport (DSK) in Dera Ismael Khan, Pakistan is 13,204 kilometers (8,204 miles / 7,129 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 01:16 in Auckland, it's 17:16 in Dera Ismael Khan. 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.

The return flight from Dera Ismael Khan (DSK) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 118° (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 Dera Ismael Khan Airport (DSK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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