AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
13,320 km
8,276 miles
ZSJ
Sandy Lake
Canada
Distance
13,320 km
8,276 mi / 7,192 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
44°
northeast

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AKL ZSJ
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Sandy Lake Airport
IATA Code AKL ZSJ
ICAO Code NZAA CZSJ
City Auckland Sandy Lake
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Winnipeg
Elevation 23 ft 951 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 53.060000, -93.340000

Auckland (AKL) to Sandy Lake (ZSJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Sandy Lake Airport (ZSJ) in Sandy Lake, Canada is 13,320 kilometers (8,276 miles / 7,192 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 16:50 in Auckland, it's 21:50 in Sandy Lake. 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.

The return flight from Sandy Lake (ZSJ) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 247° (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 Sandy Lake Airport (ZSJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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