# Distance from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Kangirsuk (YKG)

> 9,371 km · estimated flight time 12h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 9,371 km / 5,823 mi / 5,060 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 12h
- **Heading**: 336° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 49° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United Arab Emirates) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → North America
- **Time difference**: -8h (When it's 09:01 in Abu Dhabi, it's 01:01 in Kangirsuk)
- **Elevation difference**: 315 ft (YKG is higher than AUH)

## Airports

### [Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/auh-abu-dhabi-abu-dhabi-international-airport/1ef266df-8073-608c-a7bf-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- ICAO: OMAA
- Timezone: Asia/Dubai
- Coordinates: 24.430000, 54.650000
- Elevation: 88 ft

### [Kangirsuk Airport (YKG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ykg-kangirsuk-kangirsuk-airport/1ef266de-ae7d-6bcc-b51c-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kangirsuk, Canada
- ICAO: CYAS
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Coordinates: 60.030000, -70.000000
- Elevation: 403 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 09:01 in Abu Dhabi, it's 01:01 in Kangirsuk.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/auh-abu-dhabi-abu-dhabi-international-airport/1ef266df-8073-608c-a7bf-06bb2780ed98)
- [Kangirsuk Airport (YKG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ykg-kangirsuk-kangirsuk-airport/1ef266de-ae7d-6bcc-b51c-06bb2780ed98)
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