AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
15,663 km
9,733 miles
YDF
Deer Lake
Canada
Distance
15,663 km
9,733 mi / 8,457 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16.5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
55°
northeast

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AKL YDF
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Deer Lake Airport
IATA Code AKL YDF
ICAO Code NZAA CYDF
City Auckland Deer Lake
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/St_Johns
Elevation 23 ft 72 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 49.210000, -57.390000

Auckland (AKL) to Deer Lake (YDF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Deer Lake Airport (YDF) in Deer Lake, Canada is 15,663 kilometers (9,733 miles / 8,457 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 16:31 in Auckland, it's 00:01 in Deer Lake. With a 16.5-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 Deer Lake (YDF) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 268° (west). 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 Deer Lake Airport (YDF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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