AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,306 km
7,025 miles
YCA
Courtenay
Canada
Distance
11,306 km
7,025 mi / 6,105 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
35°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL YCA
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Courtenay Airpark
IATA Code AKL YCA
ICAO Code NZAA CAH3
City Auckland Courtenay
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Vancouver
Elevation 23 ft 9 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 49.680000, -124.980000

Auckland (AKL) to Courtenay (YCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Courtenay Airpark (YCA) in Courtenay, Canada is 11,306 kilometers (7,025 miles / 6,105 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 05:05 in Auckland, it's 08:05 in Courtenay. With a 21-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 Courtenay (YCA) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 225° (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 Courtenay Airpark (YCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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