AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,780 km
7,320 miles
YXY
Whitehorse
Canada
Distance
11,780 km
7,320 mi / 6,361 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL YXY
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport
IATA Code AKL YXY
ICAO Code NZAA CYXY
City Auckland Whitehorse
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Whitehorse
Elevation 23 ft 2,317 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 60.710000, -135.070000

Auckland (AKL) to Whitehorse (YXY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (YXY) in Whitehorse, Canada is 11,780 kilometers (7,320 miles / 6,361 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 07:49 in Auckland, it's 11:49 in Whitehorse. With a 20-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 2,294 feet between the two airports. Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Whitehorse (YXY) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 220° (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 Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (YXY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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