AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
13,267 km
8,244 miles
RSD
Rock Sound
Bahamas
Distance
13,267 km
8,244 mi / 7,164 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
80°
east

Airport Comparison

AKL RSD
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Rock Sound Airport
IATA Code AKL RSD
ICAO Code NZAA MYER
City Auckland Rock Sound
Country New Zealand Bahamas
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Nassau
Elevation 23 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 24.900000, -76.180000

Auckland (AKL) to Rock Sound (RSD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Rock Sound Airport (RSD) in Rock Sound, Bahamas is 13,267 kilometers (8,244 miles / 7,164 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 Bahamas. 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 01:09 in Auckland, it's 07:09 in Rock Sound. With a 18-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 Rock Sound (RSD) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 240° (west 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 Rock Sound Airport (RSD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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