AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
13,905 km
8,640 miles
YKZ
Markham
Canada
Distance
13,905 km
8,640 mi / 7,508 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
58°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL YKZ
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Toronto / Buttonville Municipal Airport
IATA Code AKL YKZ
ICAO Code NZAA CYKZ
City Auckland Markham
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Toronto
Elevation 23 ft 650 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 43.860000, -79.370000

Auckland (AKL) to Markham (YKZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Toronto / Buttonville Municipal Airport (YKZ) in Markham, Canada is 13,905 kilometers (8,640 miles / 7,508 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 21:07 in Auckland, it's 03:07 in Markham. 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 Markham (YKZ) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 250° (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 Toronto / Buttonville Municipal Airport (YKZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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