AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
13,627 km
8,467 miles
YQN
Nakina
Canada
Distance
13,627 km
8,467 mi / 7,358 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL YQN
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Nakina Airport
IATA Code AKL YQN
ICAO Code NZAA CYQN
City Auckland Nakina
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Toronto
Elevation 23 ft 1,057 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 50.180000, -86.700000

Auckland (AKL) to Nakina (YQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Nakina Airport (YQN) in Nakina, Canada is 13,627 kilometers (8,467 miles / 7,358 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 22:51 in Auckland, it's 04:51 in Nakina. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,034 feet between the two airports. Nakina Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Nakina (YQN) 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 Nakina Airport (YQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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