# Distance from Auckland (AKL) to Bella Coola (QBC)

> 11,441 km · estimated flight time 14h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 11,441 km / 7,109 mi / 6,177 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 14h
- **Heading**: 32° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 224° (southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → North America
- **Time difference**: -19h (When it's 11:43 in Auckland, it's 16:43 in Bella Coola)
- **Elevation difference**: 94 ft (QBC is higher than AKL)

## Airports

### [Auckland International Airport (AKL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/akl-auckland-auckland-international-airport/1ef266df-763b-69fc-9471-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Auckland, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZAA
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -37.010000, 174.790000
- Elevation: 23 ft

### [Bella Coola Airport (QBC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/qbc-bella-coola-bella-coola-airport/1ef266de-aea8-6b88-8ec3-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Bella Coola, Canada
- ICAO: CYBD
- Timezone: America/Vancouver
- Coordinates: 52.390000, -126.600000
- Elevation: 117 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 11:43 in Auckland, it's 16:43 in Bella Coola.
With a 19-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Auckland International Airport (AKL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/akl-auckland-auckland-international-airport/1ef266df-763b-69fc-9471-06bb2780ed98)
- [Bella Coola Airport (QBC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/qbc-bella-coola-bella-coola-airport/1ef266de-aea8-6b88-8ec3-06bb2780ed98)
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