AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,713 km
7,278 miles
CFQ
Creston
Canada
Distance
11,713 km
7,278 mi / 6,325 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
39°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

AKL CFQ
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Art Sutcliffe Field
IATA Code AKL CFQ
ICAO Code NZAA CAJ3
City Auckland Creston
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Creston
Elevation 23 ft 2,070 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 49.040000, -116.500000

Auckland (AKL) to Creston (CFQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Art Sutcliffe Field (CFQ) in Creston, Canada is 11,713 kilometers (7,278 miles / 6,325 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 Canada. 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 01:52 in Auckland, it's 06:52 in Creston. With a 19-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 2,047 feet between the two airports. Art Sutcliffe Field sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Creston (CFQ) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 230° (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 Art Sutcliffe Field (CFQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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