AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
15,214 km
9,454 miles
ZUM
Churchill Falls
Canada
Distance
15,214 km
9,454 mi / 8,215 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
48°
northeast

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AKL ZUM
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Churchill Falls Airport
IATA Code AKL ZUM
ICAO Code NZAA CZUM
City Auckland Churchill Falls
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Halifax
Elevation 23 ft 1,442 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 53.560000, -64.110000

Auckland (AKL) to Churchill Falls (ZUM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Churchill Falls Airport (ZUM) in Churchill Falls, Canada is 15,214 kilometers (9,454 miles / 8,215 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 18:34 in Auckland, it's 01:34 in Churchill Falls. With a 17-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 1,419 feet between the two airports. Churchill Falls Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Churchill Falls (ZUM) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 268° (west). 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 Churchill Falls Airport (ZUM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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