AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,964 km
7,434 miles
YQL
Lethbridge
Canada
Distance
11,964 km
7,434 mi / 6,460 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
40°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL YQL
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Lethbridge Airport
IATA Code AKL YQL
ICAO Code NZAA CYQL
City Auckland Lethbridge
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Edmonton
Elevation 23 ft 3,048 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 49.630000, -112.800000

Auckland (AKL) to Lethbridge (YQL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Lethbridge Airport (YQL) in Lethbridge, Canada is 11,964 kilometers (7,434 miles / 6,460 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 16:20 in Auckland, it's 20:20 in Lethbridge. 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 3,025 feet between the two airports. Lethbridge Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Lethbridge (YQL) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 233° (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 Lethbridge Airport (YQL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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