AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,940 km
7,419 miles
YDA
Dawson City
Canada
Distance
11,940 km
7,419 mi / 6,447 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL YDA
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Dawson City Airport
IATA Code AKL YDA
ICAO Code NZAA CYDA
City Auckland Dawson City
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Vancouver
Elevation 23 ft 1,215 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 64.040000, -139.130000

Auckland (AKL) to Dawson City (YDA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Dawson City Airport (YDA) in Dawson City, Canada is 11,940 kilometers (7,419 miles / 6,447 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 11:50 in Auckland, it's 14:50 in Dawson City. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,192 feet between the two airports. Dawson City Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Dawson City (YDA) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 217° (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 Dawson City Airport (YDA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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