AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
12,827 km
7,971 miles
YKJ
Key Lake
Canada
Distance
12,827 km
7,971 mi / 6,926 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
36°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL YKJ
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Key Lake Airport
IATA Code AKL YKJ
ICAO Code NZAA CYKJ
City Auckland Key Lake
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Regina
Elevation 23 ft 1,679 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 57.260000, -105.620000

Auckland (AKL) to Key Lake (YKJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Key Lake Airport (YKJ) in Key Lake, Canada is 12,827 kilometers (7,971 miles / 6,926 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 00:12 in Auckland, it's 05:12 in Key Lake. With a 19-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 1,656 feet between the two airports. Key Lake Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Key Lake (YKJ) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 240° (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 Key Lake Airport (YKJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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