AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
14,309 km
8,891 miles
YGZ
Grise Fiord
Canada
Distance
14,309 km
8,891 mi / 7,726 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
17°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL YGZ
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Grise Fiord Airport
IATA Code AKL YGZ
ICAO Code NZAA CYGZ
City Auckland Grise Fiord
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Toronto
Elevation 23 ft 146 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 76.430000, -82.910000

Auckland (AKL) to Grise Fiord (YGZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Grise Fiord Airport (YGZ) in Grise Fiord, Canada is 14,309 kilometers (8,891 miles / 7,726 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 18:10 in Auckland, it's 00:10 in Grise Fiord. 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 Grise Fiord (YGZ) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 272° (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 Grise Fiord Airport (YGZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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