AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
13,975 km
8,684 miles
YCN
Cochrane
Canada
Distance
13,975 km
8,684 mi / 7,546 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL YCN
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Cochrane Airport
IATA Code AKL YCN
ICAO Code NZAA CYCN
City Auckland Cochrane
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Toronto
Elevation 23 ft 861 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 49.110000, -81.010000

Auckland (AKL) to Cochrane (YCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Cochrane Airport (YCN) in Cochrane, Canada is 13,975 kilometers (8,684 miles / 7,546 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 22:12 in Auckland, it's 04:12 in Cochrane. 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 Cochrane (YCN) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 252° (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 Cochrane Airport (YCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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