AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
13,738 km
8,536 miles
YXU
London
Canada
Distance
13,738 km
8,536 mi / 7,418 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
58°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL YXU
Airport Name Auckland International Airport London Airport
IATA Code AKL YXU
ICAO Code NZAA CYXU
City Auckland London
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Toronto
Elevation 23 ft 912 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 43.040000, -81.150000

Auckland (AKL) to London (YXU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to London Airport (YXU) in London, Canada is 13,738 kilometers (8,536 miles / 7,418 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 15:29 in Auckland, it's 21:29 in London. 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 London (YXU) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 248° (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 London Airport (YXU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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