AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
13,766 km
8,554 miles
YEL
Elliot Lake
Canada
Distance
13,766 km
8,554 mi / 7,433 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
54°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

AKL YEL
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Elliot Lake Municipal Airport
IATA Code AKL YEL
ICAO Code NZAA CYEL
City Auckland Elliot Lake
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Toronto
Elevation 23 ft 1,087 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 46.350000, -82.560000

Auckland (AKL) to Elliot Lake (YEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Elliot Lake Municipal Airport (YEL) in Elliot Lake, Canada is 13,766 kilometers (8,554 miles / 7,433 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 10:30 in Auckland, it's 18:30 in Elliot Lake. With a 16-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 1,064 feet between the two airports. Elliot Lake Municipal Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Elliot Lake (YEL) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 250° (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 Elliot Lake Municipal Airport (YEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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