AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
12,511 km
7,774 miles
NML
Fort McMurray
Canada
Distance
12,511 km
7,774 mi / 6,755 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
34°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL NML
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Fort McMurray / Mildred Lake Airport
IATA Code AKL NML
ICAO Code NZAA CER4
City Auckland Fort McMurray
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Edmonton
Elevation 23 ft 1,046 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 57.060000, -111.570000

Auckland (AKL) to Fort McMurray (NML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Fort McMurray / Mildred Lake Airport (NML) in Fort McMurray, Canada is 12,511 kilometers (7,774 miles / 6,755 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 12:11 in Auckland, it's 16:11 in Fort McMurray. With a 20-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 1,023 feet between the two airports. Fort McMurray / Mildred Lake Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Fort McMurray (NML) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 236° (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 Fort McMurray / Mildred Lake Airport (NML) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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