AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
12,476 km
7,752 miles
YXE
Saskatoon
Canada
Distance
12,476 km
7,752 mi / 6,737 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
40°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL YXE
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport
IATA Code AKL YXE
ICAO Code NZAA CYXE
City Auckland Saskatoon
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Regina
Elevation 23 ft 1,653 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 52.170000, -106.700000

Auckland (AKL) to Saskatoon (YXE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE) in Saskatoon, Canada is 12,476 kilometers (7,752 miles / 6,737 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 19:59 in Auckland, it's 00:59 in Saskatoon. With a 19-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 1,630 feet between the two airports. Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Saskatoon (YXE) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 238° (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 Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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