AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
12,794 km
7,950 miles
ZJN
Swan River
Canada
Distance
12,794 km
7,950 mi / 6,908 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
42°
northeast

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AKL ZJN
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Swan River Airport
IATA Code AKL ZJN
ICAO Code NZAA CZJN
City Auckland Swan River
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Winnipeg
Elevation 23 ft 1,100 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 52.120000, -101.240000

Auckland (AKL) to Swan River (ZJN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Swan River Airport (ZJN) in Swan River, Canada is 12,794 kilometers (7,950 miles / 6,908 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 21:25 in Auckland, it's 02:25 in Swan River. 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 1,077 feet between the two airports. Swan River Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Swan River (ZJN) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 241° (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 Swan River Airport (ZJN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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