AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
13,000 km
8,078 miles
ZWL
Wollaston Lake
Canada
Distance
13,000 km
8,078 mi / 7,020 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
36°
northeast

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AKL ZWL
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Wollaston Lake Airport
IATA Code AKL ZWL
ICAO Code NZAA CZWL
City Auckland Wollaston Lake
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Regina
Elevation 23 ft 1,360 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 58.110000, -103.170000

Auckland (AKL) to Wollaston Lake (ZWL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Wollaston Lake Airport (ZWL) in Wollaston Lake, Canada is 13,000 kilometers (8,078 miles / 7,020 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 19:37 in Auckland, it's 00:37 in Wollaston 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,337 feet between the two airports. Wollaston Lake Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Wollaston Lake (ZWL) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 242° (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 Wollaston Lake Airport (ZWL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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