AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
13,002 km
8,079 miles
KDU
Skardu
Pakistan
Distance
13,002 km
8,079 mi / 7,020 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL KDU
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Skardu Airport
IATA Code AKL KDU
ICAO Code NZAA OPSD
City Auckland Skardu
Country New Zealand Pakistan
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Karachi
Elevation 23 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 35.340000, 75.540000

Auckland (AKL) to Skardu (KDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Skardu Airport (KDU) in Skardu, Pakistan is 13,002 kilometers (8,079 miles / 7,020 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 19:19 in Auckland, it's 11:19 in Skardu. 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 7,293 feet between the two airports. Skardu Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Skardu (KDU) 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 Skardu Airport (KDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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