AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
14,238 km
8,847 miles
YNC
Wemindji
Canada
Distance
14,238 km
8,847 mi / 7,688 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
47°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL YNC
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Wemindji Airport
IATA Code AKL YNC
ICAO Code NZAA CYNC
City Auckland Wemindji
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Toronto
Elevation 23 ft 66 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 53.010000, -78.830000

Auckland (AKL) to Wemindji (YNC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Wemindji Airport (YNC) in Wemindji, Canada is 14,238 kilometers (8,847 miles / 7,688 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 01:14 in Auckland, it's 07:14 in Wemindji. 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 Wemindji (YNC) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 257° (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 Wemindji Airport (YNC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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