AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
13,881 km
8,626 miles
XAU
Saul
GF
Distance
13,881 km
8,626 mi / 7,495 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
115°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

AKL XAU
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Saul Airport
IATA Code AKL XAU
ICAO Code NZAA SOOS
City Auckland Saul
Country New Zealand GF
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Cayenne
Elevation 23 ft 656 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 3.610000, -53.200000

Auckland (AKL) to Saul (XAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Saul Airport (XAU) in Saul, GF is 13,881 kilometers (8,626 miles / 7,495 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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 GF. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:27 in Auckland, it's 10:27 in Saul. With a 16-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 Saul (XAU) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 226° (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 Saul Airport (XAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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