AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
14,240 km
8,848 miles
YRO
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
14,240 km
8,848 mi / 7,689 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL YRO
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport
IATA Code AKL YRO
ICAO Code NZAA CYRO
City Auckland Ottawa
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Toronto
Elevation 23 ft 188 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 45.460000, -75.650000

Auckland (AKL) to Ottawa (YRO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport (YRO) in Ottawa, Canada is 14,240 kilometers (8,848 miles / 7,689 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 19:19 in Auckland, it's 01:19 in Ottawa. 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 Ottawa (YRO) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 253° (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 Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport (YRO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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