AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,703 km
7,272 miles
YHT
Haines Junction
Canada
Distance
11,703 km
7,272 mi / 6,319 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL YHT
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Haines Junction Airport
IATA Code AKL YHT
ICAO Code NZAA CYHT
City Auckland Haines Junction
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Whitehorse
Elevation 23 ft 2,150 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 60.790000, -137.550000

Auckland (AKL) to Haines Junction (YHT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Haines Junction Airport (YHT) in Haines Junction, Canada is 11,703 kilometers (7,272 miles / 6,319 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 12:26 in Auckland, it's 16:26 in Haines Junction. With a 20-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 2,127 feet between the two airports. Haines Junction Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Haines Junction (YHT) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 218° (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 Haines Junction Airport (YHT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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