AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
14,932 km
9,278 miles
YFB
Iqaluit
Canada
Distance
14,932 km
9,278 mi / 8,063 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
34°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL YFB
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Iqaluit Airport
IATA Code AKL YFB
ICAO Code NZAA CYFB
City Auckland Iqaluit
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Toronto
Elevation 23 ft 110 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 63.760000, -68.560000

Auckland (AKL) to Iqaluit (YFB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Iqaluit Airport (YFB) in Iqaluit, Canada is 14,932 kilometers (9,278 miles / 8,063 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north 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 03:27 in Auckland, it's 09:27 in Iqaluit. 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 Iqaluit (YFB) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 274° (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 Iqaluit Airport (YFB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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