AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
14,201 km
8,824 miles
YKQ
Waskaganish
Canada
Distance
14,201 km
8,824 mi / 7,668 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
49°
northeast

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AKL YKQ
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Waskaganish Airport
IATA Code AKL YKQ
ICAO Code NZAA CYKQ
City Auckland Waskaganish
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Toronto
Elevation 23 ft 80 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 51.470000, -78.760000

Auckland (AKL) to Waskaganish (YKQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Waskaganish Airport (YKQ) in Waskaganish, Canada is 14,201 kilometers (8,824 miles / 7,668 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 20:40 in Auckland, it's 02:40 in Waskaganish. 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 Waskaganish (YKQ) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 255° (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 Waskaganish Airport (YKQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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