AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,995 km
7,453 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
11,995 km
7,453 mi / 6,477 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
39°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

AKL YYC
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code AKL YYC
ICAO Code NZAA CYYC
City Auckland Calgary
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Edmonton
Elevation 23 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 51.110000, -114.020000

Auckland (AKL) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 11,995 kilometers (7,453 miles / 6,477 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 13:10 in Auckland, it's 19:10 in Calgary. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,534 feet between the two airports. Calgary International Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 233° (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 Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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