# Distance from Auckland (AKL) to Rankin Inlet (YRT)

> 13,757 km · estimated flight time 17h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 13,757 km / 8,548 mi / 7,428 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 17h
- **Heading**: 33° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 253° (west southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (New Zealand) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → North America
- **Time difference**: -17h (When it's 10:49 in Auckland, it's 17:49 in Rankin Inlet)
- **Elevation difference**: 71 ft (YRT is higher than AKL)

## Airports

### [Auckland International Airport (AKL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/akl-auckland-auckland-international-airport/1ef266df-763b-69fc-9471-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Auckland, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZAA
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -37.010000, 174.790000
- Elevation: 23 ft

### [Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yrt-rankin-inlet-rankin-inlet-airport/1ef266de-b274-6870-870a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Rankin Inlet, Canada
- ICAO: CYRT
- Timezone: America/Winnipeg
- Coordinates: 62.810000, -92.120000
- Elevation: 94 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 10:49 in Auckland, it's 17:49 in Rankin Inlet.
With a 17-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Auckland International Airport (AKL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/akl-auckland-auckland-international-airport/1ef266df-763b-69fc-9471-06bb2780ed98)
- [Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yrt-rankin-inlet-rankin-inlet-airport/1ef266de-b274-6870-870a-06bb2780ed98)
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